What is the course of treatment for a seroma?

Thank you for the question.Seromas are a relative frequent occurrence after tummy tuck surgery.  Often seromas require several aspiration treatments. The presence of the seroma  does not necessarily affect the end results of your tummy tuck surgery. I hope this helps.

I drain my postoperative serums in the office using a needle.  It may take multiple drainages at weekly intervals.  I have never ordered a CT scan to diagnose a serum. 

In my experience, seromas are relatively common after tummy tuck but usually fairly easy to treat. I aspirate them weekly in the clinic until they dry up which is around 6 weeks. I can usually detect them on exam and do not need a ultrasound or CT. But if there is a bulge or you have pain that has no fluid on needle aspriation, then radiological assistance is a good avenue for diagnosis. Good luck and it sounds like you are in good hands. Thanks for sharing.