How would I treat a Seroma that has turned into scar tissue on my abdomen? (photo)

May 6, 2014
Asked By:On_A_Mission in Philadelphia, PA

I'm just about 6 wks po and have developed a seroma almost immediately after the drains were removed. The fluid was drained daily for about three weeks. Now there is no longer any fluid just a protruding hard section of scar tissue. My doctor says to continue massages and that it will go away in a few more weeks. I am not convinced that massages only would dissolve the scar tissue. What would be my other options for treatment?

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May 9, 2014

Answer: Seromas should be drained until no further accumulation has occurred.

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May 9, 2014

Answer: Seromas should be drained until no further accumulation has occurred.

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May 9, 2014

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