How would I treat a Seroma that has turned into scar tissue on my abdomen? (photo)

Question

I'm just about 6 wks po and have developed a seroma almost immediately after the drains were removed. The fluid was drained daily for about three weeks. Now there is no longer any fluid just a protruding hard section of scar tissue. My doctor says to continue massages and that it will go away in a few more weeks. I am not convinced that massages only would dissolve the scar tissue. What would be my other options for treatment?

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thanks for your picture. If there is no more fluid, I agree that massage and time (3-6 months) could improve this area.  The only other remedy would be surgical removal.Good luck. 
Earl Stephenson, Jr, M.D., DDS, FACS

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

A seroma should be drained periodically until no further fluid accumulates. Failure to do this will and with reorganization and formation of a hard mass it may take years to totally dissipate.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Since I do not see a scar around your umbilicus I assume you had either liposuction or perhaps a mini-tummy tuck(?).  This can go away with time as it settles down.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Very difficult issue to treat. I recommend ThermiTight RF or ThermiSmooth RF therapies under local anesthesia or topical anesthesia...

William G. Hart Jr., MD · Answer

I am not sure what type procedure you had performed. I presume it was either a tummy tuck or liposuction. Seromas can occur after either of these procedures. Initial treatment is usually aspiration and compression over the area with an abdominal binder or ace wrap. If you are six weeks postop

How would I treat a Seroma that has turned into scar tissue on my abdomen? (photo)

Answers (5)

More Liposuction Questions

Asymmetry / swelling after lipo on my love handles an flanks

How much swelling is normal 10 days after liposuction?

Best non-surgical and non-invasive procedure for the removal of belly fat

How long does it take for armpit swelling to go away after lipo on armpits areas?

Six weeks post liposuction but same body fat percentage: Is this normal?

How much would it cost to remove the love handles?

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS