Is it normal to have fluid after Liposuction?

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I have fuild in my waist after a month and 5 days after lipo. The doctor say that it will heal on its on and did not want to touch it. I showed her how it moves like a water bed so clearly it needs to come out she attempts to take it out. She only got a little out but I noticed that the fuild color was a little different than when I was earlier post op with little a flakes it still have fluid that move in my waist like a water bed what should I do

Bradley A. Hubbard, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and I am sorry for your complication. It does sound like you have a seroma, which is unusual after liposuction alone. I would recommend this fluid to be drained by your plastic surgeon or a radiologist under ultrasound guidance. The radiologist would also be able to place a small drain to be sure the fluid collection does not return.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Seroma formation almost never occurs after conventional liposuction. When aided by a laser or ultrasound the risk for this complication goes up. Treatment is sequential aspiration until no further fluid accumulates.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this can happen after liposuction and needs to be asiprated, have compression, and RF treatments.  Hyperbaric oxygen also helps. I suggest seeing an expert.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Farah Naz Khan, MD · Answer

Not sure if you have fluid after a month or a week based on your description but it is normal to be swollen after liposuction. If you have a fluid collection, or seroma, it can be aspirated or left to resorb on its own. This can take many weeks to then resolve. Best to regularly follow up with your operating surgeon so she can monitor your progress and do additional treatments/aspirations if needed.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, there.Seroma after liposuction is rare.It should be aspirated.  Please go back to your plastic surgeon for aspiration.  If she is not able to aspirate it, ultrasound-guideded aspiration or drain placement will be needed.Best regards.

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