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Seroma After Tummy Tuck

asked 1 year ago by Orillia
Latest answer by Peter E. Johnson, MD
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Tags: female, 2 months post-op, damage, drainage, pinched, pouch, seroma

Drains out after 16 hours. I was told I may have turned over wrong and separated some skin from the muscle creating a hole which filled with fluid.My seroma aspirated for 300ml and after 3 weeks it was down to nothing.

When I move/bend my stomach feels like it is "pinching" and I am worried the skin is not adhering properly. Has this wrecked the tummy tuck? My PS says everything will be fine in the end but I notice a little "pouch" of skin in my lower abdomen above the scar line.8 weeks post op.

3 answers to Seroma After Tummy Tuck

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Seroma

It is way too early to worry. give it some time. see your surgeon regularly.  if there is a little irregularity, it can be tidied up quite easily.  be patient
Jonathan Saunders, MD

Newark Plastic Surgeon
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Seroma After Tummy Tuck

Dear Orillia, Patience is key. Your body needs time to heal. Sensations such as pinching or tightness are common after tummy tuck. I would be sure to continue seeing your plastic surgeon. Warmest wishes, Larry Fan, MD
Larry Fan, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Seroma will not ruin your tummy tuck

Seromas can happen with or without a drain, and if a seroma is appropriately treated as your surgeon has done, and in the absence of infection, your tummy tuck will not be ruined. Stiffness, pinching, and the little 'pouch' can all be part of normal healing. Try a Spanx for daily support and be patient with your progress. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd
Peter E. Johnson, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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