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Can I Drain a Seroma Myself?

I think I might have a seroma because there's a fluid pocket in one of the areas I had lipo on.  Do I have to go to the doctor, or can I just...

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Liposuction Drainage

I have an appt scheduled in late Jan to get liposuction on my abs and flanks done, then soon after I'll be going back for my inner and outer thighs.....

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Air Pocket Under Skin After Lipo Without Drainage

I had Lipo done on my abs, hips, flanks and upper back 3 days ago, and there was no drainage put in. I have 10 holes and was told that they would only...

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What Happens if All of the Fluid Doesn't Drain out After Liposuction?

What happens if all the fluid does not drain out after liposuction?A few of my holes were closing about 3 days after smart lipo. I pulled one open and...

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What is a Liposuction Drain & What Does It Do?

I've been reading up a lot and considering a Tummy Tuck. I have a tight abdomen but loose skin and stretch marks. I was advised that Smart Lipo would...

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Male, Had Lipo of Abdomen, Flanks and Pubic Area. My Scrotum is Enlarged to Size Of Baseball?

I had abdominal, flank and pubic liposuction yesterday. I am wearing the compression garment and pain is okay. Drainage of fluid is proceeding as...

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What Should I Expect from Drainage Fluid After Liposuction?

I had liposuction of abs-flanks on Thursday. Was told to return to doctors office following Tuesday for checkup to include removal of compression...

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Drains Used for PAL & Laser Lipo Incision Sites?

Hello. I am a healthy, 29 year old male at my ideal weight and about a week ago I underwent IV sedated, tumescent PAL & Laser liposuction of my...

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5 Weeks Post Liposuction to Waist and Thighs the Swelling has Not Decreased and am Now On Diuretic, What Can I Do?

I had liposuction of the waist, hips, inner and outer thighs, and knees approximately 5 wks ago and have endured significant swelling from each of...

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Bright Yellow Drainage After Tumscent Liposuction

I had tumescent liposuction a week ago and I drained out a lot of fluids but just yesterday it turned all bright yellow? I'm super swollen and itchy, ...

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