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Seroma has become solid. Is this normal?

October 20, 2015
Asked By:Sara saeed in Dubai, AE

Hello..I have done liposuction before two months and had seroma in my lower abdomen..The DR removed it and after one week I went for consultation to see if it reform again he told me every thing is ok now after one month I feel the area of the seroma became solid and its not flat please tell me is this part of normal process? Thank you

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Answer: Seroma formation is extremely unusual after liposuction.

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Answer: Seroma formation is extremely unusual after liposuction.

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