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Fully Regret This Tummy Tuck. Will the Complications Ever End??

TT on 4.16. Drain tube for 8 days. Developed LARGE seroma and hematoma. Aspriated three times and would not resolve. Back into sugery 5.9 to excise hematoma and drain seroma and insert Davol drain. Today, I tried to gently peel back the surgical tape from bandaging that is still tightly affixed. The tape I tried to remove was at the very edge of my incision. Immediately upon exposing approx. an inch of my incision, yellow fluid started SHOOTING out. When will this END?? Should I go to a diff PS?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by jazzyfaye21

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Tummy Tuck Complications

I would trust your current surgeon to continue your care, as he or she is the most familiar with your particular case. However, there is absolutely no downside to getting a second opinion, especially if it will make you feel more comfortable during your recovery. Unfortunately, seromas are a normal risk factor of tummy tuck procedures--it is a major surgical operation. Your drainage issues should resolve within the next few weeks. Good luck with your recovery, and I hope... more

Seromas Don't Go On Forever

I am sorry you are going through these post operative complications. Both hematomas and seromas are known problems that may occur with any tummy tuck done by any plastic surgeon no matter his or her skill level. Seromas leaking through the suture line are not necessarily a bad thing. At this point, with open access from your suture line to a seroma, your plastic surgeon can now pack the wound with Iodoform gauze. This will allow the fluid to drain out, and since there... more

Tummy Tuck Regrets

While it is reasonable to request a second opinion, there is no basis to believe that your original surgeon has acted in a manner that is inconsistent with your best interests. Your drainage issues should resolve in a couple of weeks to few weeks. see video

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