16 days PO TT/lipo to flanks I developed a seroma in my lower abdomen. I can move the fluid around when I press on it. I went to see my doc today and she agreed it was a seroma that needed aspirated. So she put the needle in but nothing came out. We really tried trust me. Different angles, depths, etc. but nothing came out! So she wants me to wear my binder and come back in one week and call her if it gets any bigger in the mean time. Is it normal to have no fluids come out on aspiration?
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Seromas need to be apirated until they stop recurring. Compression after aspiration is helpful. Taping over a garment is unlikely to have any impact on the final result. Your results are dependent on your preop status as well as the surgery you had performed. Garments do not affect...
The tummy tuck will address the excess skin that you have from pregnancies. If you do not have abdominal wall laxity, or minimal laxity, a mini tummy tuck may be an option for you. I recommend a visit with a Board Certified plastic surgeon for an exam and evaluation of your...
Congratulations on the pregnancy. The seroma is basically a nuisance. It can be drained periodically or a catheter can be placed so it is essentially drained constantly. Given that it has persisted for this many months I would opt for the catheter. Your body have already formed...