I had a mommy makeover in April 2023, initially very happy with my results. I went abroad for surgery (yes I know stupid decision) so there is no after care really. At about 3 months post op I noticed a “pouch” and it was noticeable through clothing so I sent pictures to the clinic and they said it was swelling that would go down so I left it. It’s gotten worse and just doesn’t seem to be going. Any advice appreciated
Answer: Seroma vs diastasis. A physical examination, and possibly an ultrasound would be required to determine exactly what is causing this bulge. If this is a seroma, it has been there since April and the seroma cavity may require some form of treatment to eliminate it. If this is a diastasis of your muscles, resuturing of the muscles would be needed. Check with your plastic surgeon about the best way forward. Best wishes.
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Answer: Seroma vs diastasis. A physical examination, and possibly an ultrasound would be required to determine exactly what is causing this bulge. If this is a seroma, it has been there since April and the seroma cavity may require some form of treatment to eliminate it. If this is a diastasis of your muscles, resuturing of the muscles would be needed. Check with your plastic surgeon about the best way forward. Best wishes.
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Answer: Mommy Makeover - Seroma a seroma is diagnosed by physical exam or by ultrasound. Often a seroma is sucessfully treated by aspiration. Wearing a compression garment and to limit physical activity supports the process. In some cases repeated aspiration is warranted. If a patient has developed a pseudobursa, the seroma will continue to come back. In that case a surgical exision of the pseudobursa is needed. Therefore it helps, to address seromas early on.
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Answer: Mommy Makeover - Seroma a seroma is diagnosed by physical exam or by ultrasound. Often a seroma is sucessfully treated by aspiration. Wearing a compression garment and to limit physical activity supports the process. In some cases repeated aspiration is warranted. If a patient has developed a pseudobursa, the seroma will continue to come back. In that case a surgical exision of the pseudobursa is needed. Therefore it helps, to address seromas early on.
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February 21, 2024
Answer: Bulge after tummy tuck It is hard to give your an answer without physical exam. This far from surgery, it is unlikely that it is a seroma. It could be old hematoma creating lumpy scar. If you find a plastic surgeon who is willing to do the after care, then by putting a large needle and aspirating, if there is any fluid, it will come out but if it is a scar formation, it has to be revised in the OR.
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February 21, 2024
Answer: Bulge after tummy tuck It is hard to give your an answer without physical exam. This far from surgery, it is unlikely that it is a seroma. It could be old hematoma creating lumpy scar. If you find a plastic surgeon who is willing to do the after care, then by putting a large needle and aspirating, if there is any fluid, it will come out but if it is a scar formation, it has to be revised in the OR.
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February 20, 2024
Answer: Seroma after tummy tuck From the photographs, it seems as if you have a seroma. These are treated in many different ways. When it is long-standing, as yours, it may need to be excised and removed through the old incision. This sometimes leaves a contour problem. Another drain will probably be needed. This may sometimes be improved with liposuction.
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February 20, 2024
Answer: Seroma after tummy tuck From the photographs, it seems as if you have a seroma. These are treated in many different ways. When it is long-standing, as yours, it may need to be excised and removed through the old incision. This sometimes leaves a contour problem. Another drain will probably be needed. This may sometimes be improved with liposuction.
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February 4, 2024
Answer: Persistent swelling Thanks for your inquiry and excellent pictures. At nine months post-op this probably no longer just represents swelling, but without an exam it is hard to advise. I suggest you reach back out to your surgeon to be examined. This could be a pseudo-bursa, chronic seroma, thick flap, etc. Imaging like an ultrasound may be required to get answers. Good luck
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February 4, 2024
Answer: Persistent swelling Thanks for your inquiry and excellent pictures. At nine months post-op this probably no longer just represents swelling, but without an exam it is hard to advise. I suggest you reach back out to your surgeon to be examined. This could be a pseudo-bursa, chronic seroma, thick flap, etc. Imaging like an ultrasound may be required to get answers. Good luck
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January 21, 2024
Answer: Seroma Dear Exuberant253832,
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January 21, 2024
Answer: Seroma Dear Exuberant253832,
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