How soon can a capsule be formed around a seroma? (photo)

April 21, 2019
Asked By:swiggy222 in New York, NY

I had a tummy tuck 20 days ago (04/01/2019)and drain removed about 10 days after. My upper abdomen appears to be significantly swollen in comparison to my lower abdomen. I reached out to my surgeon who is in Miami(am in NY)and he ordered me to get a ultrasound. He said everything looks normal but still have an ultrasound done. I would like know if I indeed have a seroma how fast can a capsule be formed around it preventing it from being drained via a syringe? Thank you

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