Persistent seroma wont go away. How long can a seroma go untreated before it becomes an issue? (Photo)

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I'm almost 4 weeks post OP and have a seroma on my right side that keeps coming back despite following my PS instructions to elevate my legs and refrain from excessive activity. I am no longer within reach of my PS. I left the country to visits family for the holidays and I wont be back in the states for about another month how long can it go without being drained before its too late? I've been draining it myself with some success but an afraid to continue for fear of causing more harm.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. Sorry to hear you are having trouble. I would recommend being fairly aggressive with seromas because once they become chronic, they are very hard to deal with. This is why I prefer using drains and avoiding them all together. I would caution you against "draining it yourself" as this sounds like a one-way ticket to an infected seroma. I would advise you seek the guidance of your plastic surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon to help you.Good luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Since not in USA you are in need of aspiration of seroma area. Try to find a PS or surgeon in that country to care for you. Good Luck.

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