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what can I do to get rid of a Seroma. Will it get worse, and what can I do so that fluid can self drain?

NicaBlue
I developed a seroma (in lower abdomen n groin area)when my drain fell out Friday evening after having it in for 4wks.I was still draining abt 45-50/day.on Monday my PS aspirated abt 110.and reopened drain site so that fluid could self drain...my question is, what can I do to get rid of seroma, will it get worse?and what can I do so that fluid can self drain?I push down on my lower abdomen to get rid of fluid building up but nothing comes out. very worried any advice would greatly be appreciated

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