I had a breast reduction and I had a seroma drained today by my doctor. I thought the swelling would go away immediately after draining but my breast is still pretty swollen. How long does it take to go down typically? Or should it have went away after the aspiration?
May 7, 2019
Answer: #RealselfQ: How long does it take a #seroma to go down after being drained? Of course, this depends on the size of the seroma, but usually six weeks is an appropriate length of time to see what the final result will be.
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May 7, 2019
Answer: #RealselfQ: How long does it take a #seroma to go down after being drained? Of course, this depends on the size of the seroma, but usually six weeks is an appropriate length of time to see what the final result will be.
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May 2, 2019
Answer: Seroma resolution Seroma aspiration can be a serial process. Occasionally, the first drainage will followed by a second albeit smaller drainage. This is ultimately a function of how large the collection is and how long it has been present. If the seroma is resistant to repeated drainage, it may require drain placement or operative revision with excision of the seroma capsule.With regards to your specific question, momentum is the key. A seroma which lessens with subsequent drainage attempts will likely resolve over time. It is difficult to predict how long this will take.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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May 2, 2019
Answer: Seroma resolution Seroma aspiration can be a serial process. Occasionally, the first drainage will followed by a second albeit smaller drainage. This is ultimately a function of how large the collection is and how long it has been present. If the seroma is resistant to repeated drainage, it may require drain placement or operative revision with excision of the seroma capsule.With regards to your specific question, momentum is the key. A seroma which lessens with subsequent drainage attempts will likely resolve over time. It is difficult to predict how long this will take.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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