My stomach almost feels like it's not attached and it feels soft... I've seen my doctor plenty of times and it has always felt like this.. Could it be fluid, and if so will it eventually go away on its own, or does it have to be aspirated?
Answer: Question About Fluid after Tummy Tuck. It is always possible that there is fluid, but your surgeon can determine that with inspection, palpation, aspiration and ultrasound if necessary.If you and your doctor have reviewed your concerns and the above steps have shown no fluid, it must be something else, e.g. altered post-operative sensation, residual fat that was not fully liposuctioned, or something else.If you wish you can always get a second in -person opinion with another board-certified plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Question About Fluid after Tummy Tuck. It is always possible that there is fluid, but your surgeon can determine that with inspection, palpation, aspiration and ultrasound if necessary.If you and your doctor have reviewed your concerns and the above steps have shown no fluid, it must be something else, e.g. altered post-operative sensation, residual fat that was not fully liposuctioned, or something else.If you wish you can always get a second in -person opinion with another board-certified plastic surgeon.
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June 2, 2017
Answer: Can Fluid Build Up Disappear on It's Own It's difficult to say without any photos to view and online. It really depends on the severity of the fluid or swelling. However, it's best in this situation to be seen and #evaluated by your doctor or their staff to confirm as to whether you have a seroma or an infection. They will also be able to drain the #fluid and possible add sutures or tissue glue to reduce the fluid #leakage.
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June 2, 2017
Answer: Can Fluid Build Up Disappear on It's Own It's difficult to say without any photos to view and online. It really depends on the severity of the fluid or swelling. However, it's best in this situation to be seen and #evaluated by your doctor or their staff to confirm as to whether you have a seroma or an infection. They will also be able to drain the #fluid and possible add sutures or tissue glue to reduce the fluid #leakage.
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October 9, 2014
Answer: Can fluid build up disappear on it's own? The body will absorb fluid that collects after surgery, but only up to a point. That is why surgical drains are used for various procedures where fluid can accumulate. These drains are routinely removed before the output gets to "zero," however, attesting to the body's ability to absorb the rest. In the case of a tummy tuck, there is a large space under the skin that can fill up with this fluid. If the volume is high enough, it can organize into a seroma. Most surgeons will percutaneously drain a seroma if it can be detected on physical examination. If a seroma is not drained it can potentially delay healing or even become infected in some cases. Keep in mind that swelling at the surgical site does not necessarily indicate seroma formation. I would defer to your surgeon's judgment.
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October 9, 2014
Answer: Can fluid build up disappear on it's own? The body will absorb fluid that collects after surgery, but only up to a point. That is why surgical drains are used for various procedures where fluid can accumulate. These drains are routinely removed before the output gets to "zero," however, attesting to the body's ability to absorb the rest. In the case of a tummy tuck, there is a large space under the skin that can fill up with this fluid. If the volume is high enough, it can organize into a seroma. Most surgeons will percutaneously drain a seroma if it can be detected on physical examination. If a seroma is not drained it can potentially delay healing or even become infected in some cases. Keep in mind that swelling at the surgical site does not necessarily indicate seroma formation. I would defer to your surgeon's judgment.
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October 8, 2014
Answer: Fluid You could be describing normal swelling after surgery. A collection of fluid, called a seroma, can eventually go away on it's own. Often surgeons will try to drain the fluid with a needle and use a compression garment to try to make the fluid go away. If the seroma persists, a catheter can be placed to drain the fluid over a longer period of time. Sclerosing agents, such as tetracycline can be used as a last resort before surgery. These agents cause scaring in the cavity that contains the fluid, which can prevent the recurrence of fluid formation.
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October 8, 2014
Answer: Fluid You could be describing normal swelling after surgery. A collection of fluid, called a seroma, can eventually go away on it's own. Often surgeons will try to drain the fluid with a needle and use a compression garment to try to make the fluid go away. If the seroma persists, a catheter can be placed to drain the fluid over a longer period of time. Sclerosing agents, such as tetracycline can be used as a last resort before surgery. These agents cause scaring in the cavity that contains the fluid, which can prevent the recurrence of fluid formation.
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November 13, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck Recovery--Is This Fluid? After tummy tuck surgery, the tissues become swollen, making them feel thick. The surgical area can be numb, contributing to the strange sensation that the area isn't attached.However, sometimes fluid can collect in the plane between the muscles and the fatty tissue. This is a called a seroma. Small fluid collections can resorb, but larger ones should be drained with a needle and syringe, a process called aspiration. You should see your plastic surgeon. He/she can examine you, try to detect a fluid wave, which would indicate a seroma.
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November 13, 2014
Answer: Tummy Tuck Recovery--Is This Fluid? After tummy tuck surgery, the tissues become swollen, making them feel thick. The surgical area can be numb, contributing to the strange sensation that the area isn't attached.However, sometimes fluid can collect in the plane between the muscles and the fatty tissue. This is a called a seroma. Small fluid collections can resorb, but larger ones should be drained with a needle and syringe, a process called aspiration. You should see your plastic surgeon. He/she can examine you, try to detect a fluid wave, which would indicate a seroma.
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