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Should I get my seroma drained or will it reabsorb on its own?

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I have gotten tumescent liposuction on my abdomen a little over 2 weeks ago & have been drained twice due to a seroma. my last drain was 75cc & a smaller pocket has returned (visibly smaller than the 75cc). should i go back to have this little bit drained or wait it out to see "if" it would reabsorb? (how long does reabsorbing take by the way)? i am concerned because i do not want it to form a capsule.

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