How long does it take for the skin to adhere back on the abdominal wall post Tummy Tuck? (photos)

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I've had an extended TT w/o lipo w/o muscle tightening. I am 25days post OP, but I have had SERIOUS seroma issues. After about 10 aspirations and changing the type of compression I don't produce as much fluid, and pretty much all the fluid moved and stays at my flanks. But if I take my garnement off it moves back to my tummy again. How long does it take for the skin to stick to the abdominal wall, given that my type of compression prevents fluid from accumulating there ? & can I reabsorb ?

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,I am not sure what you mean the 'fluid has moved to my back'.  If that means you have a seroma along the sides, then that needs to be treated too with aspirations. If you mean  you have swelling and no seroma, then it's just edema, which compression and time can help alleviate.Best of luck!

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

At any point with a seroma, I recommend drain reinsertion.  If you had "drainless"  tummy tuck then have your surgeon insert a drain as this is not uncommon  if the quilting sutures are not spaced correctly.  Bottom line though reinsert drain if seromas recur and keep compression on areas of liposuction.  Best Wishes!!

Malcolm A. Lesavoy, MD, FACS · Answer

Seroma after tummy tuck is a common and sometimes difficult problem to solve. It is important that your surgeon aspirate the fluid almost on a daily basis and constant compression to get the tissues to adhere to one another.After a period of time, and it may take days or weeks, occasionally at the same time of aspiration, inserting some cortisone into the space may reduce the seroma by decreasing the inflammation.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You are demonstrating several non-optimal results including:1)high tummy tuck incision line2)operated looking belly button3)flank fullness4)seroma formation (not obvious from photo)Although you are early in your healing period, you may not obtain ideal tummy tuck results. For more information you can get "7 keys to great tummy tucks" below.

William A. Terranova, MD (retired) · Answer

The answer to that question depends on many factors.  In your case however, ahherence has been delayed/inhibited by the presence of the seroma fluid.  And if the seroma becomes chronic (and it is not clear that you have reached that stage) a membrane is formed such that the opposing surfaces cannot adhere.  That membrane then must be removed.  There are both non-surgical and surgical options for this. What does your surgeon say?  If you are concerned about what is planned, get a second opinion.  Good luck.

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