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?
Answer: Breast seromas after a reduction Seromas and swelling can be different things. You can drain a seroma and still have surrounding swelling. It can take a few weeks and a couple of aspirations for a seroma to resolve.
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Answer: Breast seromas after a reduction Seromas and swelling can be different things. You can drain a seroma and still have surrounding swelling. It can take a few weeks and a couple of aspirations for a seroma to resolve.
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May 9, 2019
Answer: How long does it take a seroma to go down after being drained? Or should it have gone after the aspiration? Thank you for your question.
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May 9, 2019
Answer: How long does it take a seroma to go down after being drained? Or should it have gone after the aspiration? Thank you for your question.
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May 8, 2019
Answer: Patient Dependent Hello, Thank you for your question. Every patient is different when it comes to seroma's. The fluid itself can cause a large amount of swelling, but there is still fluid within the tissue from the surgery itself that will take time to go down from the surgery. Having the fluid drained should have reduced the pain associated with it and any pressure that the fluid was causing inside the breast cavity. It is always best to follow up with your plastic surgeon if you feel the fluid has returned after being drained, this is likely a sign that you are being too active.
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May 8, 2019
Answer: Patient Dependent Hello, Thank you for your question. Every patient is different when it comes to seroma's. The fluid itself can cause a large amount of swelling, but there is still fluid within the tissue from the surgery itself that will take time to go down from the surgery. Having the fluid drained should have reduced the pain associated with it and any pressure that the fluid was causing inside the breast cavity. It is always best to follow up with your plastic surgeon if you feel the fluid has returned after being drained, this is likely a sign that you are being too active.
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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 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
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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
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