A seroma after 7 weeks post op of a tummy tuck. Should I be concerned? How long does a seroma last?

August 22, 2017
Asked By:AnnFermin24 in Nyack, NY

My surgery was on July 10 and everything was going great I had my surgery done in Dominican Republic and during my time there I had my drainage for 21 days and I wasn't swollen at all once I cane home august 2 a week later I started to notice a huge red ball which was hard n my whole belly was swollen , I went to the hospital and was told I have a seroma the docs cut my open about 3in long n drained some fluid out, I'm still very swollen all day long I see very lil difference. 

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August 23, 2017

Answer: Problems from foreign surgery

August 23, 2017

Answer: Problems from foreign surgery

August 23, 2017

Answer: Seroma

August 23, 2017

Answer: Seroma

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