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What Size Do You Consider to Be a Small and Large Seroma? (photo)

asked 7 months ago by luvcldplay
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Question viewed 177 times
Tags: 6 months post-op, seroma

6 Months post-op. tummy tuck and lipo on the "love handle" areas. is a 4 inch in diameter seroma a cause for concern?

3 answers to What Size Do You Consider to Be a Small and Large Seroma? (photo)

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Which Treatment is the Least Invasive: Smart Lipo or Lipodissolve?

From the posted photos you have a moderate seroma collection. It needs drainage or some intervention.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Seroma after Tummy Tuck

From what you describe, this seroma is noticeable and can be treated. If needle drainage doesn't work after a few tries, your surgeon may consider a sclerosing agent injection. If that does not work, it can be excised.
Karol A. Gutowski, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Seroma after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question and pictures. The size of your seroma is not concerning; the fact that you are 6 months out of your tummy tuck surgery is concerning. At this stage, there may be a “capsule” around the fluid collection; surgical intervention may be necessary if aspiration attempts are unsuccessful. I would suggest continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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