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?
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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