Can You Apply Heat to a Seroma?
asked 11 months ago by melmis
Latest answer by Aaron Stone, MD
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Tags: heat, seroma
My Dad has developed a very large seroma on the right side of his abdomen post back surgery. This area is very swollen and uncomfortable. Will applying heat help the discomfort and speed up natural healing of the area?
2 answers to Can You Apply Heat to a Seroma?
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Treatment of seromas
The usual treatment for a seroma is activity restriction and application of a compressive garment. Heat application is not likely to have any affect. Larger or recurrent seromas require drainage either by needle and syringe or placement of a drainage tube.
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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Seroma
A seroma is usually a collection of fluid. If it is a small amount, it often will rsorb. Sometimes, it needs to be aspirated. I do not think that warm compressed will make it better.
