Will my Body Reabsorb Pockets of Fluid in my Low Back Developed After Hi Def Lipo?

asked 1 year ago by sungoddess in Arizona
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
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Tags: back, fluid, resorption

I had hi def lipo 2 weeks ago. I had my 5th post op appointment today, and this is the 2nd time the surg asst has had to drain fluid from my low back. About 40cc's both times. Today she injected Kenalog into the pockets after aspiration. Is this normal? Won't my body eventually re-absorp this excess fluid over time?...or will I continually need to have it aspirated? I haven't seen my surgeon since the procedure. He hasn't even popped his head into the room for ANY of my postop appointments.

2 answers to Will my Body Reabsorb Pockets of Fluid in my Low Back Developed After Hi Def Lipo?

Swelling after liposuction

Regardless of type of liposuction, swelling is expected. If there are true pockets of fluid, that are being drained, then the question is if this fluid is a seroma. It would be a good idea for you to schedule a followup appointment with the surgeon, not assistant, to ensure that your are being managed correctly.

Ronald Shelton, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist