I had my tummy tuck surgery in Miami, however I live in Atlanta. I have developed a seroma. I need to know if there is and Atlanta Plastic surgeon that will drain the fluid? Or if I should go to the ER, to see if they will drain it? Also how long can I keep the Saromas before it turns into an infection?
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A seroma is a collection of non-bloody fluid that can collect after any surgical procedure. Because of the large area of dissection involved in a tummy tuck, this operation, has a higher risk and therefore most plastic surgeons use drains to decrease the chance of seromas.
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Thanks for your questions, you need to get in touch with your surgeon even though this doesnt look to be an emergency he needs to know your concerns about this situation, if you are not able to get in touch with him, you should go to ER to check that everything is going fine, Best wishes!!
Thank you for your question! Consult with your plastic surgeon to make sure there are no critical conditions. Follow all of your doctors post care! Best of luck!Dr Dhaval Patel
Double Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon
Chicago
Hoffman Estates
Oak Brook
