3 Weeks post-op Tummy Tuck and Lipo. Large seroma keeps coming back, what do I do?

May 23, 2017
Asked By:tkharlow75 in Des Moines, IA

My two drains were removed but the 2nd one was still draining over 80cc's a day. 3 days after removal of 2nd drain I developed are very large seroma. My doctor drained it and got 60cc's out but it came back almost immediately. It is now larger than before, covering my entire abdomen area. My doctor seems unfazed by the results and wants to wait a week before she drains it again. Is there any danger in having a seroma this large? Can I do anything to make it go away on my own?

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May 26, 2017

Answer: Seroma management

May 26, 2017

Answer: Seroma management

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