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Can seroma turn into fat necrosis?

I have fluid collection in my right cheek it is a large amount , Its been 3 1/2 months since my bbl, I made an appointment to get drained on September 28th . Im scared the fluid will get hard and turn into fat necrosis . Is this possible ?

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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