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Dear Amanda,Many thanks for your question regarding steroid injection to seromas.It is a practice that is not uncommon amongst many surgeons to try to deal with persistent seroma(s), however there is little evidence to support it working.I would advise you seek the opinion and advice of your operating surgeon - repeat aspiration and the use of compression garments, not to mention giving it all time to settle is often the best course of action.Wishing you well.Marcus
Hi there Amandajame,Once or twice I have injected steroid into a seroma cavity to help it stop draining. I would only do it for a persistent seroma not responding to aspiration.If injected into the cavity that should not cause any problems at all.Richard
All medications and supplements should be discussed with your surgeon. She/He is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. Naproxen can thin the blood leading to bleeding and bruising. Your surgeon may advise against this medication...
A tummy tuck is considered a cosmetic surgery, not a weight loss surgery, and is not covered by insurance. It removes excess subcutaneous fat and skin and corrects abdominal wall laxity to improve the abdominal contour. Patients typically lose just a few pounds. Gastric bypass is a medical...
It certainly falls within the range of what belly buttons look like. If you wanted a more open look, this is easily achieved and can be done under local anesthesia.
This question is best answered by your surgeon as she/he is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery. Generally I advise my patients that with normal healing they can resume strenuous activities six weeks after surgery. It is important to...
From the photos an extended tummy tuck with liposuction for contouring would be recommended. The procedure would address excess subcutaneous fat and skin as well as correct abdominal wall laxity. The result would be an improved abdominal contour. The reverse tummy tuck is not advisable for...
When a tummy tuck is performed, a large area of tissue is undermined including around the belly button, above and below. Though you have a small healing wound along the incision line, you may have a larger fluid collection higher on your tummy that has become infected. In some cases,...