Had tummy tuck..both drains fell out 5 days after surgery..i have had lots of fluid build up in my lower belly and pubic area..surgeon was draining me every couple weeks..I find my tummy so hard and very swollen..Had ultra sound done and again I sti have seroma...I also had a gastric bypass done 3 years ago..could that be why I'm not absorbing this fluid..it's so very hard and uncomfortable..
February 7, 2018
Answer: Seroma Dear sandymaz,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but generally speaking, larger seroma sometimes should be evacuated surgically in order to achieve the best results. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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February 7, 2018
Answer: Seroma Dear sandymaz,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but generally speaking, larger seroma sometimes should be evacuated surgically in order to achieve the best results. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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February 6, 2018
Answer: Fluid build up? I think you need to see your plastic surgeon. There's a difference between being swollen and having a seroma. Swelling will get better with time, but seromas are more serious and in late cases where they don;t fully resolved some patients may need to go back to surgery. Have an examination to discuss the next step with your plastic surgeon. Good luck. Dr. ALDO
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February 6, 2018
Answer: Fluid build up? I think you need to see your plastic surgeon. There's a difference between being swollen and having a seroma. Swelling will get better with time, but seromas are more serious and in late cases where they don;t fully resolved some patients may need to go back to surgery. Have an examination to discuss the next step with your plastic surgeon. Good luck. Dr. ALDO
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