Panic mode. Sloshing sound coming from external Tummy Tuck Stitches (Photo)

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I just had more granulomas removed I was building scar tissues around dissovable stitches 10 months post opt doctor put in external stitches when he removed them now I hear sloshing sounds I had this done Thursday and just noticed today being Sunday I dont go back to see him for 8 more days will ice help the inscison looks good just slosh sounds in it I have permament stitches since I had issues with dissolvable Will I help should I rub it or leave alone

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Call your surgeon and get in to see him as soon as possible. This must be assessed in person. It sounds like fluid build up which may need to be drained. Nothing to panic about but you also don't want to wait 8 days.My best,
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Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and I am sorry to hear of your suture issues.  Sloshing sounds can be concerning for the formation of a discrete fluid collection termed a seroma. This would need to be treated by your surgeon in their office with an aspiration procedure.  It would be uncommon to develop one since he likely only worked on your scar tissue, but since this is a change in your healing, best to be evaluated in person.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi IttyBittyTittyComittyYou likely have either a seroma, or hematoma that has developed under the skin of the surgical site.  Don't panic.  Call the surgeon, get in, and he can take care of that in the office, if needed.  He may decide to aspirate it with a needle (it shouldn't be painful), or he may decide upon a drain.Se

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