Is there any way to help a seroma reabsorb on its own?

If it is a small seroma, then compression garments and minimizing activity in the area of the seroma may help. Aspiration is easy to do and is the best way to help the seroma resolve.

If the seroma is big enough that you can see it jiggle underneath the skin, then it's big enough to be aspirated by the surgeon.  Compression and avoiding over-activity helps too.

A significant seroma after liposuction should be treated by sequential aspiration in the office. Almost all seromas will eventually resolve but may leave a palpable or visible bump for many months unless properly treated.

Small seromas resolve over time, but larger ones usually require aspiration. Ask your surgeon for advice.

Without examining you it's difficult to know what might work for your particular seroma but some smaller ones can re absorb on their own with compression and time. Anything that is large enough to be clinically detectable will probably require at least an aspiration followed by compression. Resistant seromas may require insertion of a drain or even a formal surgical drainage with a suture closure of the dead space. The only way to know for sure is to be examined so see your surgeon again or book a consultation with another board-certified plastic surgeon near you for a proper assessment. Best of luck!

I suggest you speak to your physician, however the majority of cases can be improved with a combination of compression, drainage and external radiofrequency devices.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Generally speaking, clinically detectable seromas will not go away. In my practice, I will aspirate them weekly until they dry up which is around 6 weeks. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

Thanks for your inquiry, but without more details, pictures, it is hard to advise.  Please post more details to review.

Thank you for your question. Please seek the advice of the board certified surgeon who performed your procedure. Your surgeon will most likely be able to aspirate your seroma depending on its size. Without photos and more details it is difficult to advise. Best of luck to you.

In general, seromas are treated by aspiration and continuous pressure to the area usually with a "pressure garment", binder or ace bandage wrap. The seroma can be drained using needle aspiration or the placement of a drain. The concept is simple, remove the fluid and compress the tissues together so they "stick" and heal. In in my practice, I will usually try needle aspirations 1-3 times a week for a few weeks first with continued pressure with a garment and limited physical activity. If that fails, a drain can be placed under local anesthesia that will continuously empty the seroma and allow the tissues to heal together. It is rare that the drain is needed if the garments are worn properly. Good luck with your recovery and pay attention to your seroma, if it is accumulating fluid, even with the garment in place, you will probably need more frequent aspirations.