How Long Do Drains Typically Stay in After a Mastectomy?

Until you have a minimal amount of drainage. Better to have the fluid come out then build up under your skin

I don't think that's too long of a time. While I have BC I haven't had a mastectomy. I did have breast implants and a tummy tuck (17 years ago,) and I had drains in for both areas for over a month.

No my surgeon told me it depends on the person. Some make more fluid than others. She took out mine after 3 weeks and aspirated with a needle a couple of times.

Jackie. How are you doing?

Everything is going good. It’s been 5 weeks and almost healed. I decided against reconstruction. I’m afraid of reoccurrence and don’t want anymore surgeries that I have control over. ANYONE WHO HAD BILATERAL. Lands End has the cutest one piece bathing suits for us!!!

So good to hear. Thank you for letting me/us know. 💜 Also good to know about the bathing suits. 👍

Drain removal timing varies quite a bit from person to person, and many factors can affect how long drainage continues after mastectomy surgery. It sounds like you're staying on top of things with your follow-up appointment tomorrow - your surgical team will be able to assess whether your current drainage levels are within the expected range for your specific healing process and let you know next steps.