How likely that seroma, incapsulated, 4 months post surgery, will go away on its own?

March 7, 2014
Asked By:justbecause

I had smart liposuction of abdomen 4 month ago, and today ultrasound showed a seroma. It is hard to touch and can be painful when in tight touch with clothes. I am wearing garment all the time. One of the doctors wrote that if the sack has already been formed around the pool of fluid, than it will never be reabsorbed. I am very concerned about it, besides that it looks terrible, big mass, and the whole look --it uneven, i am worried abut the risk of infection and how dangerous all the scars tissue formed.

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April 8, 2017

Answer: Drainage for seromas

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Answer: Drainage for seromas

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March 14, 2014

Answer: Seromas are not that uncommon for post LASER Liposuction.

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March 14, 2014

Answer: Seromas are not that uncommon for post LASER Liposuction.

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March 12, 2014

Answer: A seroma after a liposuction procedure should be rare and must be treated

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 12, 2014

Answer: A seroma after a liposuction procedure should be rare and must be treated

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March 11, 2014

Answer: Seroma Post-Liposuction

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Answer: Seroma with liposuction

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Answer: Seroma with liposuction

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