Red swelling after a lipoma removal after 10 days and two drainages of seroma. What should I do? Can I play tennis? (Photo)

October 22, 2017
Asked By:Alex613 in Newton, MA

10 days ago, I had a 5 cm round lipoma removed from the front waist area next to the left ilium. 3 days after the procedure, a swelling developed in the area. The surgeon drained the seroma twice but the swelling is a bit hard and very pronounced. It is less pronounced after I get up in the morning. The pain is very minor. Poking with the needle to remove seroma is painful when the surgeon does it and a day afterwards.

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October 22, 2017

Answer: Red swelling after lipoma removal after 10 days and two drainages of seroma. What should i do?

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Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 22, 2017

Answer: Red swelling after lipoma removal after 10 days and two drainages of seroma. What should i do?

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Nelson Castillo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Lipoma Removal Complication: Redness and Swelling Despite Drainage.

Robert M. Lowen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 18, 2019

Answer: Lipoma Removal Complication: Redness and Swelling Despite Drainage.

Robert M. Lowen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 27, 2017

Answer: Seroma Treatment Alternatives

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October 27, 2017

Answer: Seroma Treatment Alternatives

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