I had liposuction on my tummy and back. I formed a seroma in my pubic area. It has been 17 days since procedure and I have been into my doctor every day the past week to have it aspirated (20-40 cc). I wear a compression garment and extra padding there, minimized my activity & salt intake, and drink lots of water. How long I should expect this to last (worst case)? I also read about capsules forming and scarring or uneven healing of skin. Am I at risk for that with regular aspiration? Thank you!
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Hello. Seromas treatments are well established in different guideslines management in patients undergoing plastic surgery . The aspiration has for long been the cornerstone therapy in combination with a good compression of the operated area . Salt intake is known that makes...
This needs to be determined on a case-by-case basis.To ethically justify any surgical procedure, there has to be an appropriate risk-to-benefit ratio.There probably are surgeons who will take your money and perform liposuction whether you are a candidate or not.More than anything, you need to be...
Individual fat distribution is not related to total body fat percentage.You may want to talk to someone in person about your concerns.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
