How long does any drainage of fluid last?
Drainage comes out of the unstitched incisions that are made during the procedure. This limits swelling and bruising. For most, the amount of drainage is negligible because of special absorptive pads that Dr Frank places under a garment to be worn for 24-36 hours until the first shower and bandage removal. The majority of drainage occurs during this initial period. Small patients with small areas of fat drain very little while larger patients may notice a few days of drainage. In 90% percent of patients, it is of no inconvenience by the time the patient returns to work in 48 hrs. Band-Aids will absorb any residual fluid.
