My PS tried to aspirate, but when he pressed on my tummy, dark red blood came out of the needle hole. Is this a seroma? (Photo)

December 2, 2014
Asked By:Hopefully30 in Birmingham, AL

I had a tummy tuck with muscle repair on November 13. I did not have lipo. My drain was removed on day 7. I have been swollen on the right side since day 2. Should I worry that after draining, the right side was swollen 3 hours later? Would you call this a hematoma or seroma?

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January 5, 2015

Answer: Fluid collection

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Answer: Fluid collection

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December 3, 2014

Answer: Whether a seroma or hematoma after abdominoplasty, but condition should be treated.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 3, 2014

Answer: Whether a seroma or hematoma after abdominoplasty, but condition should be treated.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 3, 2014

Answer: Is this a seroma or hematoma?

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December 3, 2014

Answer: Is this a seroma or hematoma?

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December 2, 2014

Answer: Hematoma

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December 2, 2014

Answer: Hematoma

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December 2, 2014

Answer: My PS tried to aspirate, but when he pressed on my tummy, dark red blood came out of the needle hole. Is this a seroma?

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December 2, 2014

Answer: My PS tried to aspirate, but when he pressed on my tummy, dark red blood came out of the needle hole. Is this a seroma?

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