Does it hurt to have LBL drains removed or will I be numb still?
It can be somewhat uncomfortable when the drains are removed but most patients do great with it. If they are in the incision line, then the removal usually is more comfortable than if they are in the pubic hair or upper thigh area. Make sure you tell your doctor that you are afraid of the removal and sometimes we will inject some lidocaine in the insertion site before removal.