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1 Mo Post Tummy Tuck, Seroma Still There

asked 1 year ago by pumpkin258 in Vista, CA
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: stomach

I have been having it aspirated for the last 3 weeks. Yesterday my PS put a drain in. It was like an angiocath. I went to see him this am because it was not putting out any fluid. He drew out 100cc from the hub. Reconnected it and told me to keep advancing the catheter and pushing on my belly. Now my lower abs feel like there are air bubbles where the catheter was. I called my PS and he told me to cut the sutures and take out the drain. I still feel the bubbles. And I'm worried.

3 answers to 1 Mo Post Tummy Tuck, Seroma Still There

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Persistent seroma after tummy tuck

While it is unlikely that this is a problem, air bubbles in the skin is potentially an indication of gas forming bacteria and a serious infection. Generally this would be accompanied by fever, redness, and pain. This does not sound to be case. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and should any other signs occur, consider going to an ER. see video
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Persistent Seroma after Tummy Tuck

Regarding: " 1 mo post tummy tuck, seroma still there   I have been having it aspirated for the last 3 weeks. Yesterday my PS put a drain in. It was like an angiocath. I went to see him this am because it was not putting out any fluid. He drew out 100cc from the hub. Reconnected it and told me to keep advancing the catheter and pushing on my belly. Now my lower abs feel like there are air bubbles where the catheter was. I called my PS and he told me to cut the sutures and... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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See your doctor.

Please see your doctor ASAP. The air under the skin can be from infection, you pushing back air(unlikely since the suction catheters have one way valve) . If you have fever,redness, pain or cloudy discharge, call your doctor and ask him too see you now or go to emergency room...
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

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