3 months post op tummy tuck with liposuction, seroma as per CT Scan with no fluid present.

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3 months post op tummy tuck with liposuction, I've had seroma drained 4 times, with each fluid decrease. The 5th time huge lump at upper abdomen, my PS unable to drain any fluid Now I have a seroma as per CT Scan with no fluid present.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

Longstanding seromas can sometimes form a scarred cavity called a pseudocyst that may need to be excised surgically.  This may explain the lump you are feeling.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

I am a bit confused by the CT scan reading.  A seroma by definition contains fluid (serum) so I am wondering how the radiologist would call this a seroma but notes no fluid present. If I am misinterpreting the reading and there is fluid that the surgeon cannot reach with a needle, the radiologist can ofter do this using CT or ultrasound guidance to assure the needle is within the fluid filled cavity. All the best.

Patrick L. Basile, MD · Answer

You most likely have a loculated seroma cavity that has a lot of indurated tissue hence the lump you are feeling. You should give yourself time for the swelling and inflammation to improve. If it does not go down in a few months then your only option aside from living with it would be to have surgery to explore the area and remove the cavity.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

By definition a seroma is a fluid collection. You might have a seroma cavity but if no fluid than I doubt there would be dissension of the abdomen. Best to seek in person second opinions from boarded PSs in Miami. I think you need re exploration and repair under anesthesia to improve your situation. Guess you need to rewrite your review...

3 months post op tummy tuck with liposuction, seroma as per CT Scan with no fluid present.

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