2 months post op lipo, after 1 month developed a seroma that has been absorbed, but area has hardened. Is this fibrosis?

June 13, 2018
Asked By:dd2001 in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Im 2 months post op from liposuction and 1 month in I developed a seroma underneath my arm...spoke with my dr she said it was small and would be absorbed by the body use compression etc...it was absorbed a week later however now the same area has become hardened...if this is fibrosis after lipo how do i effectively remove it??

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August 16, 2018

Answer: Seroma

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June 15, 2018

Answer: See a Doctor for a Formal Evaluation--seroma after liposuction

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
June 15, 2018

Answer: See a Doctor for a Formal Evaluation--seroma after liposuction

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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June 15, 2018

Answer: 2 months post op lipo, after 1 month developed a seroma that has been absorbed, but area has hardened. Is this fibro

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Answer: 2 months post op lipo, after 1 month developed a seroma that has been absorbed, but area has hardened. Is this fibro

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