I had a tummy tuck performed 8 weeks ago out of the country. My results look good. At the end of the work day I have a bulge above my belly button. I dont think it's muscle seperation. I explained to my surgeon that in the morning the bulge is there but flatter, towards the end of the day its more prominent. I think its a seroma and they think it is a seroma as well. Should I go to the ER and get it drained, as it is difficult to find a surgeon that works with out of country post procedures in New York?
August 20, 2015
Answer: Seroma 8 weeks after tummy tuck? Thank you for the question. If this is a seroma it may require percutaneous drainage with needle and syringe or potentially even surgical drainage and placement of a drain tube. If left untreated the fluid cavity may become a lined pocket or become infected. While the ER physician can make the diagnosis, they will not be able to evacuate the seroma and place a drain surgically should it be needed.At this point I would refer you to the American Board of Plastic Surgery website to help you in the search for a qualified plastic surgeon in your area. It would then be up to you to call around to find a plastic surgeon that would be willing to evaluate and treat you. I hope this helps. Best wishes
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Seroma 8 weeks after tummy tuck? Thank you for the question. If this is a seroma it may require percutaneous drainage with needle and syringe or potentially even surgical drainage and placement of a drain tube. If left untreated the fluid cavity may become a lined pocket or become infected. While the ER physician can make the diagnosis, they will not be able to evacuate the seroma and place a drain surgically should it be needed.At this point I would refer you to the American Board of Plastic Surgery website to help you in the search for a qualified plastic surgeon in your area. It would then be up to you to call around to find a plastic surgeon that would be willing to evaluate and treat you. I hope this helps. Best wishes
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Possibly I would call some plastic surgeons in New York and see if they will be willing to see you. However, if you find someone they likely will charge for the visit and will charge a procedure fee if you need to have the seroma drained. This exact issue is why we URGE patients not to go out of the country to try to save money. If complications arise, it can be very expensive to treat. Wish you the best.
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Possibly I would call some plastic surgeons in New York and see if they will be willing to see you. However, if you find someone they likely will charge for the visit and will charge a procedure fee if you need to have the seroma drained. This exact issue is why we URGE patients not to go out of the country to try to save money. If complications arise, it can be very expensive to treat. Wish you the best.
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