Removing Drains From Tummy Tuck - What It's Really Like

If you're currently in the thick of post-op recovery, you're probably counting down the minutes until you're removing drains from tummy tuck incisions and can finally stand up straight. Let's be honest: nobody ever says they love their surgical drains. They're awkward, they tug on your skin, and they make picking out an outfit feel like a high-stakes engineering project. But as annoying as they are, they're doing a pretty important job keeping you safe from fluid buildup. ...

February 25, 2026 · 6 min · Maurits Coleman