I'm 7 weeks post of a tt and I noticed one side of my incision is puffy and I feel a small amount of fluid moving around when I press with my fingers, last time I was drained manually I had less than 25 cc so the nurse said what ever liquid comes back it will absorb by itself, since it never did I went to get it drained and nothing would come out she tried everywhere and nothing would come out but the fluid is in there and I can see it and feel it even though is a very small amount any advise?
Answer: Seroma SEROMA is one of the most common postoperative problems after a cosmetic procedure are Seromas. Consisting in inflammatory fluid accumulation in a specific area, because there is a dead space between skinand adjacent tissues. In Tummy Tucks the seroma occurs worldwide 5-10% of cases. And it is more common when drainage is removed before the time required that has to be removed. (It has to drain less than 50 cc in 24 hours for 48 consecutive hours to be removed) and if the patient don’t use the compression needed after surgery (because that increases dead space).To reduce the risk of Seroma, the drainage must remove in the required time, use your Faja 24 hours a day for 3 months orthetimeyour doctor tells you (if the patient is from another country, has to stay with the drain and keep using the Faja the time required by the doctor in the country you’ve done surgery). It is important to the patient to have the drain removed by the doctor who had performed surgery.After removing the drainage, the patient has to wear the Faja for two consecutive days to decrease the dead space, remember that your skin was detached from the deeper tissue, don’t get massages for 10 days to prevent the skin blisters and always keep a close relationship with your doctor.The Seroma is not a major problem, itis important to drain theliquid in time to prevent this from ruining their aesthetic results, because if this is not drained a capsule is formed around (pseudobursa) it will look like a bulge in the area that requires subsequent surgical procedure for correction.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Seroma SEROMA is one of the most common postoperative problems after a cosmetic procedure are Seromas. Consisting in inflammatory fluid accumulation in a specific area, because there is a dead space between skinand adjacent tissues. In Tummy Tucks the seroma occurs worldwide 5-10% of cases. And it is more common when drainage is removed before the time required that has to be removed. (It has to drain less than 50 cc in 24 hours for 48 consecutive hours to be removed) and if the patient don’t use the compression needed after surgery (because that increases dead space).To reduce the risk of Seroma, the drainage must remove in the required time, use your Faja 24 hours a day for 3 months orthetimeyour doctor tells you (if the patient is from another country, has to stay with the drain and keep using the Faja the time required by the doctor in the country you’ve done surgery). It is important to the patient to have the drain removed by the doctor who had performed surgery.After removing the drainage, the patient has to wear the Faja for two consecutive days to decrease the dead space, remember that your skin was detached from the deeper tissue, don’t get massages for 10 days to prevent the skin blisters and always keep a close relationship with your doctor.The Seroma is not a major problem, itis important to drain theliquid in time to prevent this from ruining their aesthetic results, because if this is not drained a capsule is formed around (pseudobursa) it will look like a bulge in the area that requires subsequent surgical procedure for correction.
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Answer: Seroma after TT late Why not let the surgeon attempt aspiration instead of a ? Nurse!!!!You paid for appropriate care after all the surgeries you had, demand MD INTERVENTION.
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Answer: Seroma after TT late Why not let the surgeon attempt aspiration instead of a ? Nurse!!!!You paid for appropriate care after all the surgeries you had, demand MD INTERVENTION.
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June 19, 2015
Answer: Small seroma that won't drain or go away. What should I do? Thank you for your questions. I am sorry to hear about your seromas, but it looks as if your physician's office is doing the right things to get you completely healed. I would definitely see your surgeon, he may have better luck at getting to your seroma, or if it is available, may be able to ultrasound your abdomen to better localize the collection. Your physician will also be interested in examining you to ensure that you are otherwise healing well.
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Answer: Small seroma that won't drain or go away. What should I do? Thank you for your questions. I am sorry to hear about your seromas, but it looks as if your physician's office is doing the right things to get you completely healed. I would definitely see your surgeon, he may have better luck at getting to your seroma, or if it is available, may be able to ultrasound your abdomen to better localize the collection. Your physician will also be interested in examining you to ensure that you are otherwise healing well.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Seroma after tt I would return to your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. He or she may want to drain it, do further testing, or try different modalities of treatment. Let her know you are concerned and he/she may want to try something different. Speka directly to the doctor, not just the nurse.
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June 22, 2015
Answer: Seroma after tt I would return to your plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. He or she may want to drain it, do further testing, or try different modalities of treatment. Let her know you are concerned and he/she may want to try something different. Speka directly to the doctor, not just the nurse.
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June 20, 2015
Answer: Seroma treatment If the seroma is small enough, sufficient compression on the effected area should be enough to allow your body to reabsorb the fluid. Be sure to follow up with your board certified plastic surgeon with any and all complications.Thank you for your question!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS
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June 20, 2015
Answer: Seroma treatment If the seroma is small enough, sufficient compression on the effected area should be enough to allow your body to reabsorb the fluid. Be sure to follow up with your board certified plastic surgeon with any and all complications.Thank you for your question!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS
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