Pockets of fluid after a tummy tuck.

Thank you for your question. No need to panic, even if you do have a small seroma, or fluid under the skin, this often resolves on its own, but it is best to check with your own plastic surgeon. If it is a larger area, you may need to have the area drained, which is easily accomplished in your doctor's office and takes a very short period of time. At times these can be persistent, but they eventually do resolve.  Best of luck to you. 

Fluid accumulation under the skin is commonly seen after tummy tuck.  I would recommend giving your doctor a call and have the fluid drained.  Since the lower portion of your tummy is likely a bit numb at this time, it is easy and comfortable to have the fluid drained in just a few minutes.  You will then need to see your doctor a few more times to check that the fluid did not reaccumulate.   Best wishes!

Thank you for your question.I would suggest contacting your surgeon to be evaluated in person.  There may be a fluid collection which is referred to as a seroma.  If the seroma is small your body may be able to absorb it on its own, but if it is large it will need drained. The only way to know for sure it is be seen in person. Good luck.