Fluid build up in the mons post smartlipo. Will this go away?

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I'm 11 days post smartlipo of upper and lower abs, flanks and inner thighs. I initially had awful bruising in the mons and vagina, my doc did his lower abdominal incisions on the mons area to keep them low. The bruising has gone away but now I am dealing with a very large, heavy, and sore mons pubis. I do massage and have recently bought some compression like underwear to try to put some pressure where the garment doesn't. Will this go away? What can I do to speed it up??

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

Find a garment or girdle that applies compression to the mons effectively, lay down as much as possible with a pillow under your buttocks to elevate the area higher than your chest, and avoid prolonged sitting or standing. This will improve over time.

Michael H. Gold, MD · Answer

While swelling following SmartLipo can occur, what you are describing seems to be a little more than what one might consider “normal.” Your surgeon should have gone over with you in detail what the post-operative course is supposed to be. They also should have had what might be called triggers — things that would trigger a phone call to the office and/or a visit to the office for an examination. From what you are describing, you need to call the surgeon’s office and make sure you are seen fairly quickly. A seroma in this area is not unheard of, and can be drained if needed, which will take away the swelling and discomfort. One thought to all: do not be afraid to call your physician, especially your cosmetic physician. We are performing procedures designed to make you look better, so if something does not seem right, we need to know, and we need to see you when it is appropriate. I hope this answer helps.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

The area you describe tends to swell the most because of gravity.If it's swelling, then you should be reassured that it will go down, but it takes time.There is a possibility that you have developed a fluid collection (seroma).In my opinion, any fluid collection after surgery needs to be drained frequently.Please follow up with your plastic surgeon to help assess what's going on with you and to answer your questions.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.

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