What's the worst that can happen if an abdominal seroma is not drained?

August 30, 2014
Asked By:Newmomma2014 in Charleston, SC

I have a lower abdominal seroma following a tummy tuck, full muscle repair, and lipo of the flanks. My drains were removed properly...after both dropped below 20cc a day. A couple of days later I got a seroma, it was drained and well over 20cc was removed. If has returned and two attempts later nothing has been able to be removed. Can this ruin my results? Can it become infected? Is there anything I can do other then spanks+compression garments?

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September 2, 2014

Answer: Small seromas will probably resolve spontaneously after abdominoplasty.

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September 2, 2014

Answer: Small seromas will probably resolve spontaneously after abdominoplasty.

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September 4, 2014

Answer: Small seroma

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September 4, 2014

Answer: Small seroma

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September 2, 2014

Answer: Seroma after tummy tuck

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September 2, 2014

Answer: Seroma after tummy tuck

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