Had drainless TT and lipo 9 weeks ago. Seroma started day 9. Over 10 aspirations with last being 25cc. PS decided to reopen wound , found fluid on muscle under pouch by belly button. Removed pocket and inserted drain. removed drain day 8 and everything looked great. 2 days later I see fluid. Very depressed. What now.
April 3, 2016
Answer: Seroma Thanks for your question, sorry that your postop course has been challenging. Seromas can be frustrating. It sounds like your surgeon is doing everything that can be done to drain the fluid. There are a few other options to consider. Continue compressive clothing or wearing your binder. Limiting activities that cause shearing between the the abdominal wall and the abdominal wall flap can help decrease fluid formation as well. Keep close follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
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April 3, 2016
Answer: Seroma Thanks for your question, sorry that your postop course has been challenging. Seromas can be frustrating. It sounds like your surgeon is doing everything that can be done to drain the fluid. There are a few other options to consider. Continue compressive clothing or wearing your binder. Limiting activities that cause shearing between the the abdominal wall and the abdominal wall flap can help decrease fluid formation as well. Keep close follow up with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck.
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April 2, 2016
Answer: Seroma after TT I'm sorry to hear about your frustrations with your healing process. Seromas are tough, and somewhat unpredictable. The body has a tendency to fill any space between tissues w/ fluid (plasma). This can accumulate, and lead to a pocket of fluid we call a seroma. They are basically harmless, but can lead to discomfort, chance for infection, and undesirable contours, so we try to keep them aspirated. They tend to settle down by 4-6 weeks, but can last longer like in your case. Really, all you can do is close follow up w/ your surgeon to keep that site drained, and consider compressive clothing. Hang in there. Best wishes.
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April 2, 2016
Answer: Seroma after TT I'm sorry to hear about your frustrations with your healing process. Seromas are tough, and somewhat unpredictable. The body has a tendency to fill any space between tissues w/ fluid (plasma). This can accumulate, and lead to a pocket of fluid we call a seroma. They are basically harmless, but can lead to discomfort, chance for infection, and undesirable contours, so we try to keep them aspirated. They tend to settle down by 4-6 weeks, but can last longer like in your case. Really, all you can do is close follow up w/ your surgeon to keep that site drained, and consider compressive clothing. Hang in there. Best wishes.
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