Old seroma that doesn't go away - Is this scar tissue? How can i get rid of it? (photos)

Thank you for your question. Seromas after liposuction are rare but are appropriately managed by drainage, sometimes more than once. At 6 weeks, there is still swelling of the tissues and you are a long ways from complete recovery. There is a tendency to think of liposuction as a fairly minor procedure, when in fact, the wound underneath the surface is quite large. It therefore takes much more time to recover from the surgery than most patients realize. You have several weeks to go before the lasting results can be assessed.

Hello @Sky147, thank you for your question. It may be a scarring consequence of the seroma. In this case, an ultrasound can be performed to determine how the area is internally. If you would like more information and options, I would recommend consulting one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS

Seromas will typically resolve with draining, compression, and massage. I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an ultrasound to determine if any specific interventions are necessary to aid your body in healing the area.