Hello. I’m a 25yo man. I underwent surgery for abdominoplasty with rectus plication on 2th of February. Last week (week 3) I noticed a swollen area below the scar. It’s a seroma as my surgeon diagnosed it and partially aspired it. Some days before I noticed it, I had an argue with my parents, screaming and shouting. Could the consequent raising in blood pressure and heart rate have possibly caused seroma? Thanks
Answer: Male Tummy Tuck - post-op effect of shouting My general rule of thumb after all surgery is to avoid anything that raises your heart rate or involves heavy lifting- I like that for 6 weeks but insist on for at least 2 weeks. That being said seromas are more linked to early drain removal and/or lack of mattress sutures during the surgery. I personally don't use mattress sutures unless the patient is still very overweight. I do however have very strict rules about when the drain tubes are removed. I think rest and compression would prevent recurrence of your seroma. I rarely see any seroma require more than 2 aspirations. Best Wishes!!
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Answer: Male Tummy Tuck - post-op effect of shouting My general rule of thumb after all surgery is to avoid anything that raises your heart rate or involves heavy lifting- I like that for 6 weeks but insist on for at least 2 weeks. That being said seromas are more linked to early drain removal and/or lack of mattress sutures during the surgery. I personally don't use mattress sutures unless the patient is still very overweight. I do however have very strict rules about when the drain tubes are removed. I think rest and compression would prevent recurrence of your seroma. I rarely see any seroma require more than 2 aspirations. Best Wishes!!
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November 14, 2024
Answer: Potential Impact of Screaming and Shouting on Seroma Formation After Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. Experiencing a seroma after an abdominoplasty with muscle repair (rectus plication) is a common post-operative concern, and stress-related activities can sometimes contribute to fluid buildup.
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November 14, 2024
Answer: Potential Impact of Screaming and Shouting on Seroma Formation After Tummy Tuck Thank you for your question. Experiencing a seroma after an abdominoplasty with muscle repair (rectus plication) is a common post-operative concern, and stress-related activities can sometimes contribute to fluid buildup.
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October 12, 2019
Answer: Seroma Dear Rorschach54,
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October 12, 2019
Answer: Seroma Dear Rorschach54,
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March 14, 2019
Answer: Could screaming and shouting cause a seroma after tummy tuck? The most frequently described postoperative complications are seroma, wound separation, and infection. Generally, one or two drains are placed after a standard tummy tuck. A standard operative abdominal binder provides compression to decrease seroma formation and maximize contouring results.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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March 14, 2019
Answer: Could screaming and shouting cause a seroma after tummy tuck? The most frequently described postoperative complications are seroma, wound separation, and infection. Generally, one or two drains are placed after a standard tummy tuck. A standard operative abdominal binder provides compression to decrease seroma formation and maximize contouring results.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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Answer: Seroma Seromas do occur with tucks and usually is from movement and not wearing compression garments. Also seromas are more common if drains were not used.
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Answer: Seroma Seromas do occur with tucks and usually is from movement and not wearing compression garments. Also seromas are more common if drains were not used.
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