Pseudo seroma 11 months post op. Is there a risk in not removing it?

October 12, 2023
Asked By:Modest206393 in Jackson Township, New Jersey

I’m a 50yr old female. I had a tummy tuck and soon after pulling my drain I developed a seroma. It was drained at least 5 times until there was only 5cc. I continue to feel a lump above the umbilical are. I continued to hear your swollen n things will resolve. It has been 11 months and I had an ultrasound which proved to be a small seroma plus a wall of thick scar tissue that is hard to the touch. My plastic surgeon says leave it alone. Is there a risk in not removing it?

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October 17, 2023

Answer: Likely no risk but it will persist

October 17, 2023

Answer: Likely no risk but it will persist

October 19, 2023

Answer: Pseudo seroma 11 months post op. Is there a risk in not removing it?

October 19, 2023

Answer: Pseudo seroma 11 months post op. Is there a risk in not removing it?

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