I know that is seroma is waterbed-like but my question is does it matter if you are laying down or standing up to check? When I'm standing, it seems pretty firm with no water bed effects but when I'm laying down, there is the waterbed effect. When I went for a two-week check-up, the nurse told me I needed to be standing to tell. Is this accurate or should I be concerned?
January 1, 2018
Answer: Seroma after tummy tuck? No, it doesn't matter. Seromas may be palpable or visible in the laying or standing position (sometimes more easily diagnosed in certain positions, depending on the specific patient). If you remain concerned, have your plastic surgeon evaluate you. Best wishes.
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January 1, 2018
Answer: Seroma after tummy tuck? No, it doesn't matter. Seromas may be palpable or visible in the laying or standing position (sometimes more easily diagnosed in certain positions, depending on the specific patient). If you remain concerned, have your plastic surgeon evaluate you. Best wishes.
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January 1, 2018
Answer: Seroma A seroma may be evident standing or lying down. If you feel a waterbed effect you should see your plastic surgeon for evaluation. A simple ultrasound test may give you the answer. Best of luck.
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January 1, 2018
Answer: Seroma A seroma may be evident standing or lying down. If you feel a waterbed effect you should see your plastic surgeon for evaluation. A simple ultrasound test may give you the answer. Best of luck.
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January 1, 2018
Answer: Do you need to be standing to tell if you have a seroma? Thanks for asking such an insightful question. Seromas can be evident in any position, but in my experience it is easiest in the standing position. This is because the abdominal muscles are tighter in the standing position as they are used to help stabilize your core. That provides a firm base beneath the skin flap and potential seroma to help localize it. When laying down, the muscles relax and create too soft and base to easily discern a seroma. Soft muscle and fat have very similar feels to fluid (i.e. seroma). I hope this helps. Good luck and happy new year. Bram
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January 1, 2018
Answer: Do you need to be standing to tell if you have a seroma? Thanks for asking such an insightful question. Seromas can be evident in any position, but in my experience it is easiest in the standing position. This is because the abdominal muscles are tighter in the standing position as they are used to help stabilize your core. That provides a firm base beneath the skin flap and potential seroma to help localize it. When laying down, the muscles relax and create too soft and base to easily discern a seroma. Soft muscle and fat have very similar feels to fluid (i.e. seroma). I hope this helps. Good luck and happy new year. Bram
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