I don't know if it's swelling or a seroma. I've had 2 protruding "lumps" in my lower abdomen for a couple of months now (Photo)

October 26, 2015
Asked By:meisalicia in Pepin, WI

They seem to get bigger throughout the day. When I went in for my 6 week post op my ps said it was just swelling. The swelling hasn't gone away and I am 5 months post op. I can press the lumps and they are squishy, but not fully liquidy feeling. If I lay flat, they disappear, but when I stand they stick out. I still wear my compression garment at the end of the day from all the swelling. If I am standing and bend over forward, the skin hangs in that area as well.

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October 27, 2015

Answer: Lumps on Lower Abdomen -- Velashape/Venus Legacy, Massage, Compression

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Answer: Lumps on Lower Abdomen -- Velashape/Venus Legacy, Massage, Compression

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October 26, 2015

Answer: I don't know if it's swelling or a seroma.

Rigo J. Mendoza, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 26, 2015

Answer: I don't know if it's swelling or a seroma.

Rigo J. Mendoza, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 26, 2015

Answer: Physical examination required to distinguish seroma from swelling within the tissue.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 26, 2015

Answer: Physical examination required to distinguish seroma from swelling within the tissue.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 27, 2015

Answer: Abdominal swelling

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Answer: I've had 2 protruding "lumps" in my lower abdomen for a couple of months now

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