I'm 3 weeks post op drainless tummy tuck and I've had this fluid below my belly button since surgery. I've been reading that swelling is supposed to feel firm and fixed. My stomach is soft and I can feel the fluid. I read that with seromas you will see a fluid wave. I can see the fluid move when I move and when I tap on it, I can see the ripples. I brought the issue up again to my PS on my 3 week appointment and he said my body will absorb the extra fluid. I don't go back until I'm 6 weeks.
Answer: Swelling VS Seroma It's possible that the #swelling you are experiencing is due to a collection of fluid. If you have concerns about your #healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.Your #healing will continue for 2-3 months for the early period. This includes some swelling, bruising, malposition, color differences. The purpose of the post-procedure #garment is to provide some gentle #support and to reduce swelling following a #TummyTuck or #Abdominoplasty. If it feels too tight or causes pain, take it off. Patients wear the #elastic garment for several weeks after surgery, as directed by their doctor. Some choose to wear it longer for several months for comfort.
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Answer: Swelling VS Seroma It's possible that the #swelling you are experiencing is due to a collection of fluid. If you have concerns about your #healing, or pain that you question to be unusual, it is important to call your plastic surgeon to discuss these further asked to be examined.Your #healing will continue for 2-3 months for the early period. This includes some swelling, bruising, malposition, color differences. The purpose of the post-procedure #garment is to provide some gentle #support and to reduce swelling following a #TummyTuck or #Abdominoplasty. If it feels too tight or causes pain, take it off. Patients wear the #elastic garment for several weeks after surgery, as directed by their doctor. Some choose to wear it longer for several months for comfort.
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August 7, 2015
Answer: Abdominoplasty | Tummy Tuck - Possible Seroma Thank you for your question.Yes, I recommend that you follow your plastic surgeon's instructions for tummy tuck recovery.In general, I do not perform drainless tummy tuck. In my experience, the risk of accumulating fluid is too high...in my opinion.I hope this helps.
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August 7, 2015
Answer: Abdominoplasty | Tummy Tuck - Possible Seroma Thank you for your question.Yes, I recommend that you follow your plastic surgeon's instructions for tummy tuck recovery.In general, I do not perform drainless tummy tuck. In my experience, the risk of accumulating fluid is too high...in my opinion.I hope this helps.
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August 7, 2015
Answer: Swelling versus seroma? Smaller seromas can be left undrained because your body will absorb them over time. Best to wear a compression garment to help with the swelling and closely follow up with your operating surgeon if you notice any changes (i.e redness, increase in fluid, etc.). Best of luck for great results!
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August 7, 2015
Answer: Swelling versus seroma? Smaller seromas can be left undrained because your body will absorb them over time. Best to wear a compression garment to help with the swelling and closely follow up with your operating surgeon if you notice any changes (i.e redness, increase in fluid, etc.). Best of luck for great results!
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August 6, 2015
Answer: Seromas and Tummy Tuck Little amounts of fluid will be absorbed buy the body but any larger amount could increase the risk of infection. It is usually recommended to wear compression after a tummy tuck for at least 6 weeks which does lower the risk of seromas.
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August 6, 2015
Answer: Seromas and Tummy Tuck Little amounts of fluid will be absorbed buy the body but any larger amount could increase the risk of infection. It is usually recommended to wear compression after a tummy tuck for at least 6 weeks which does lower the risk of seromas.
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August 6, 2015
Answer: A seroma after a tummy tuck I like to be quite aggressive about this and if I have any thought that there may be a seroma, I prefer to drain it in the office. I have my patients come back about every three days for drainage until no free fluid can be identified. This is usually not traumatic for the patient since the drainage area is usually completely numb.
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August 6, 2015
Answer: A seroma after a tummy tuck I like to be quite aggressive about this and if I have any thought that there may be a seroma, I prefer to drain it in the office. I have my patients come back about every three days for drainage until no free fluid can be identified. This is usually not traumatic for the patient since the drainage area is usually completely numb.
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