8 weeks out of tummy tuck, 5'11 175lb, had drains after, one pulled at 3 weeks and next 6 weeks. Persist seroma needle aspirated 4 times in last 2 weeks. Surgeon suggested surgery at last visit but then aspirated and only got out 60cc which was 120cc/110cc/85cc. Going back Saturday for exam. Had several surgeons on this site say surgery may be next step I'm wondering if body will eventually fix issue and what is chance of reoccurring if surgery is needed?
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It is not rare to have a patient describe these sexual symptoms after any form of a tummy tuck procedure. It is likely that the resultant and sometimes inadvertent pubic lift from the procedure changes the location/angle of the clitoris and makes it sensitive to pressure/stimulation.
This is consistent with a collection of blood under the skin flap. I don't know why the drain was in place so long, but your story is in line with what is expected once a collection of blood turns liquid and starts to drain out. This usually resolves without too much trouble, but...
Its really hard to tell from the photo, but you could have lost fat there, or there could be an issue with the body wall....that's a good one for a physical exam. You might be able to excise some skin, or perhaps graft some fat.