I may have a pocket that has formed from seroma that needs to be surgically excised. Does the whole incision get re-opened? Is the recovery like it is with TT? Do surgeons charge additional for this if they performed the TT?
Answer: Seroma removal Thank you for your question.The recovery will depend on the size of the seroma. If the seroma is small it is a quick recovery and very little discomfort. You will have to discuss the cost with your surgeon, this will be up to them.
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Answer: Seroma removal Thank you for your question.The recovery will depend on the size of the seroma. If the seroma is small it is a quick recovery and very little discomfort. You will have to discuss the cost with your surgeon, this will be up to them.
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November 2, 2018
Answer: Seroma following Abdominoplasty Thanks for your question and photos. Seromas are a known but unpleasant complication from an abdominoplasty. I usually try to treat them without surgical excision. Rarely, they become chronic and require surgical treatment. The extent of dissection depend on where the seroma is. Correction could require opening much of the original incision. Recovery is easier than the original surgery, but it will still take time to heal. As far as cost. that's between you and your surgeon. We all have different ways to deal with complications.
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November 2, 2018
Answer: Seroma following Abdominoplasty Thanks for your question and photos. Seromas are a known but unpleasant complication from an abdominoplasty. I usually try to treat them without surgical excision. Rarely, they become chronic and require surgical treatment. The extent of dissection depend on where the seroma is. Correction could require opening much of the original incision. Recovery is easier than the original surgery, but it will still take time to heal. As far as cost. that's between you and your surgeon. We all have different ways to deal with complications.
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November 1, 2018
Answer: Cost of surgery Dear cmgswan,every surgeon has a revision policy. Many involve reduced or even no fees for the surgeon (depending on the situation) while the patient may still be responsible for facility (the use of the operating room, staff, and supplies) and anesthesia fees. Best to go back to your surgeon and have a talk about your concerns again. Daniel Barrett, MD
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November 1, 2018
Answer: Cost of surgery Dear cmgswan,every surgeon has a revision policy. Many involve reduced or even no fees for the surgeon (depending on the situation) while the patient may still be responsible for facility (the use of the operating room, staff, and supplies) and anesthesia fees. Best to go back to your surgeon and have a talk about your concerns again. Daniel Barrett, MD
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October 31, 2018
Answer: If excision of seroma pocket is required, is that an additional cost? In most cases, seromas can be treated without surgical excision. Often, repeated needle aspiration if one develops a seroma following a tummy tuck will ultimately do the trick. Occasionally, a drain may need to be placed. In my practice (and I perform lots of abdominoplasties) I have not had to surgically excised a seroma nor place a drain. If the seroma has been there for quite some time and not treated early, that may be a reason for excision. Although many surgeons would not charge for this procedure, there may be associated fees such as anesthesia and operating room fees and usually the patient bears some responsibility for these fees.
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October 31, 2018
Answer: If excision of seroma pocket is required, is that an additional cost? In most cases, seromas can be treated without surgical excision. Often, repeated needle aspiration if one develops a seroma following a tummy tuck will ultimately do the trick. Occasionally, a drain may need to be placed. In my practice (and I perform lots of abdominoplasties) I have not had to surgically excised a seroma nor place a drain. If the seroma has been there for quite some time and not treated early, that may be a reason for excision. Although many surgeons would not charge for this procedure, there may be associated fees such as anesthesia and operating room fees and usually the patient bears some responsibility for these fees.
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Answer: Pseudo bursa Great questions. The length of the incision to remove the pseudo bursa will vary depending on where the pseudo bursa is at. Recovery should be easier than the TT but a drain and an abdominal binder should still be needed. The fee for doing so will vary from surgeon to surgeon. For some surgeons the surgeons fee is waived and the patient is responsible for the OR and anesthesia costs.Good luck with your revision.Dr. Remus Repta
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Answer: Pseudo bursa Great questions. The length of the incision to remove the pseudo bursa will vary depending on where the pseudo bursa is at. Recovery should be easier than the TT but a drain and an abdominal binder should still be needed. The fee for doing so will vary from surgeon to surgeon. For some surgeons the surgeons fee is waived and the patient is responsible for the OR and anesthesia costs.Good luck with your revision.Dr. Remus Repta
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