I have had two aspirations already. The first had about 160 cc of tinged fluid and the second 3 days later had 75cc. I am going in this morning for my third. Is this common? I have no bulge just fluid around belly button area that moves like a waterbed if I touch it. No pain.
Answer: Is a seroma common after a drainless Tummy tuck? Drains in my opinion- do not prevent hematoma or seroma. On the contrary- they could promote infection. Seroma- although uncommon- can be inconvenient when it does occur. Persistent drainage can be helpful but over time the body will resorb the fluid and the seroma will resolve.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Is a Seroma Common After a Drainless Tummy Tuck Seromas and other side effects are not uncommon following a #drainless tummy #tuck. All surgical procedures carry some degree of #risk and should have been discussed during your consultation. In your situation, it is best to call your doctor and ask to be seen in person. They will also be able to drain the #fluid and possible add sutures or tissue glue to reduce the fluid #leakage, if necesary. If at any time you have any concern at all about your healing process, do not hesitate to contact your surgeon
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Is a Seroma Common After a Drainless Tummy Tuck Seromas and other side effects are not uncommon following a #drainless tummy #tuck. All surgical procedures carry some degree of #risk and should have been discussed during your consultation. In your situation, it is best to call your doctor and ask to be seen in person. They will also be able to drain the #fluid and possible add sutures or tissue glue to reduce the fluid #leakage, if necesary. If at any time you have any concern at all about your healing process, do not hesitate to contact your surgeon
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July 7, 2016
Answer: Drainless Tummy Tuck From what I've been reading in the literature about drain less tummy tuck's, they have at least a 20 to 30% chance of needing an aspiration for a seroma. With the drain, that number is probably closer to 5%. Seromas can be dealt with by serial aspirations or the placement of a seroma catheter until the seroma stops draining. Sometimes, your body will absorb the extra fluid. If left too long, a seroma can be surrounded by scar tissue and then be difficult to get rid of. Follow up with your chosen plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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Answer: Drainless Tummy Tuck From what I've been reading in the literature about drain less tummy tuck's, they have at least a 20 to 30% chance of needing an aspiration for a seroma. With the drain, that number is probably closer to 5%. Seromas can be dealt with by serial aspirations or the placement of a seroma catheter until the seroma stops draining. Sometimes, your body will absorb the extra fluid. If left too long, a seroma can be surrounded by scar tissue and then be difficult to get rid of. Follow up with your chosen plastic surgeon. Good luck.
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February 7, 2016
Answer: Seroma post tummy tuck Even with drainless tummy tucks, using fibrin glue, or suture techniques to close the dead space, seromas still do occur and are common in the peri umbilical region. Aspiration and compression are usually effective in resolving the seroma.
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February 7, 2016
Answer: Seroma post tummy tuck Even with drainless tummy tucks, using fibrin glue, or suture techniques to close the dead space, seromas still do occur and are common in the peri umbilical region. Aspiration and compression are usually effective in resolving the seroma.
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February 7, 2016
Answer: Drainless Tummy Tuck and Seroma Most plastics surgeons that I know use drains in their tummy tuck operations because of the risk of seroma. A large space is created during this operations that can accumulate fluid if drains are not used. While the idea of drainless tummy tuck sounds great to patients because they don't have to deal with drains for a short time, the risk of seroma is just not worth it in my opinion. That being said, it sounds like your surgeon is doing the right thing by performing repeated aspirations, and I hope this will resolve the issue in a short time. Good luck!For more information on tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), please visit the link below.
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February 7, 2016
Answer: Drainless Tummy Tuck and Seroma Most plastics surgeons that I know use drains in their tummy tuck operations because of the risk of seroma. A large space is created during this operations that can accumulate fluid if drains are not used. While the idea of drainless tummy tuck sounds great to patients because they don't have to deal with drains for a short time, the risk of seroma is just not worth it in my opinion. That being said, it sounds like your surgeon is doing the right thing by performing repeated aspirations, and I hope this will resolve the issue in a short time. Good luck!For more information on tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), please visit the link below.
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