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How many times does a seroma need to be drained before it goes away?

Nikki1219
I had a lower facelift and necklift almost 2 weeks ago. The day after surgery I had a hematoma that had to be evacuated. Now I have a seroma on my left cheek. My surgeon has drained it 3 times this second week post OP. He has me wearing a compression garment. it was drained yesterday. It looks better after its drained, but comes back. I'm going back again in 2 days Im very scared. How many times am I going to have to have this done before it goes away ?

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