Can I Drain a Seroma Myself?

Obviously you should not drain a seroma by yourself, since it could become infected. Drainage of a seroma requires sterile conditions. Occasionally, a drain needs to be placed, all judgments your board certified plastic surgeon is equipped to make with you. The interesting question is why you have a seroma. They are usually exceedingly rare with liposuction alone. Techniques such as Vaser, UAL or laser cause additional damage to the tissues and therefore a stronger inflammatory response... more

No Do not drain your seroma yourself. You can get the seroma infected, which will turn into an abscess. An abscess will require open drainage and will make the condition much worse.

Your doctor will be there for you to address all issues after surgery.  I have personally never had to drain a seroma on a liposuction patient of mine, so I wouldn't recommend that you stick needles into yourself and risk getting an infection.  Please call your doctor and ask to be seen tomorrow!

There are several good reasons you should not drain the seroma yourself. As physicians, it is generally advised that we don't treat ourselves and family. Or as the saying goes: A doctor who treats him/herself has a fool for a patient. Most importantly, it may not be a seroma and this could result in other unforeseen complications which you are not prepared to manage. Seek you doctor's advice. If it requires drainage, they are best equipped to perform it and confirm the diagnosis. If... more

You need to be evaluated by your surgeon, and my guess is that he or she will be happy to do so. Please see them, and don't stick needles into yourself.

Thank you for the question. Your seroma should be drained by your plastic surgeon to avoid further and/or worse complications. Best wishes.

Hi. You need to be examined right away. Seromas after liposuction are really rare, and you may have a different problem. In any case, don't do anything yourself.

Hello, Most seromae from liposuction do not require drainage. They are usually small. Have your surgeon look at this and go from there. If it is drained, you want it done in as clean a fashion as possible to reduce the chance of infection.