I had a TT 2.5 weeks ago and suspect I may have a seroma - the wave is there when I tap on my belly. My surgeon dismissed the idea of it when I asked at my 1 week appointment. I am 4 hours away from my surgeon and am wondering if this will be absorbed by my body? I am going for physio/massage therapy to have the scar tissue worked on, is this something they may be familiar with or can treat? I obviously know my surgeon is best however, he dismissed it initially and is so far away. Thank you.
December 5, 2012
Answer: Seroma after Tummy Tuck?
Despite your experience with your plastic surgeon “dismissing” your concerns, I still think that he is in the best position to advise you. If there is a fluid accumulation present, although it may spontaneously reabsorb, it is best to have it drained. Otherwise, you run the risk of this becoming a chronic problem, potentially requiring surgical intervention.
Contact your plastic surgeon, express your concerns, and seek follow-up in the near future. If, for some reason, this cannot be arranged you may need to seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon closer to you.
Best wishes.
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December 5, 2012
Answer: Seroma after Tummy Tuck?
Despite your experience with your plastic surgeon “dismissing” your concerns, I still think that he is in the best position to advise you. If there is a fluid accumulation present, although it may spontaneously reabsorb, it is best to have it drained. Otherwise, you run the risk of this becoming a chronic problem, potentially requiring surgical intervention.
Contact your plastic surgeon, express your concerns, and seek follow-up in the near future. If, for some reason, this cannot be arranged you may need to seek consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon closer to you.
Best wishes.
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December 4, 2012
Answer: Post tummy tuck seroma usually requires treatment
If there is a fluid wave then the amount of fluid could take a long time to re-absorb and could affect the long-tem result. I use progressive tension sutures which prevent most seromas and allow for the drain to come out earlier.
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December 4, 2012
Answer: Post tummy tuck seroma usually requires treatment
If there is a fluid wave then the amount of fluid could take a long time to re-absorb and could affect the long-tem result. I use progressive tension sutures which prevent most seromas and allow for the drain to come out earlier.
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