Can I drain my seroma myself?

April 3, 2016
Asked By:brittanitiey2290 in Fort Myers, FL

I had an extended tummy tuck with lipo of flanks 10 days ago. I got my drains removed after 7 days (I drained 25cc in the last 48hours before they were removed) is it OK for me to buy needles & syringes and drain the seroma myself? It is in my lower abdomen about 6inches across & 3 inches high, I know how to do it. My doctor is 3 hours away and I don't want to drive that far each day.

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