I'm 7 mos post op from lipo. I've been dealing w/ seromas on both lower abdominal areas. I've been having them aspirated biweekly and weekly since 10 days po. Left side finally closed round 5 months & the right was really almost closed as well. but 2 months later, now it's all of the sudden sore, tingly, & accumulating more fluid. I've only had to have it drained 2 times in 2 months and both times were less than 10 ccs. Now all of the sudden they pulled 30ccs in 5 days. What could be the cause?
Answer: Seroma Your seroma is old enough that it probably has developed a wall of scar tissue around it. This will need to be removed and redrained to be successful.
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Answer: Seroma Your seroma is old enough that it probably has developed a wall of scar tissue around it. This will need to be removed and redrained to be successful.
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December 18, 2024
Answer: Liposuction Seroma A sudden increase in seroma fluid 7 months after liposuction could be caused by factors such as inflammation or scar tissue. It may also indicate the formation of a bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac that can develop in response to irritation or friction. Physical strain or irritation might trigger the fluid buildup, disrupting the normal healing process. It’s important to get an ultrasound/imaging and fluid analysis, check for a bursa and ensure proper compression. Management varies from a drain with or without sclerosing agent to surgical excision. Consulting your plastic surgeon will help determine the best course of action.
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December 18, 2024
Answer: Liposuction Seroma A sudden increase in seroma fluid 7 months after liposuction could be caused by factors such as inflammation or scar tissue. It may also indicate the formation of a bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac that can develop in response to irritation or friction. Physical strain or irritation might trigger the fluid buildup, disrupting the normal healing process. It’s important to get an ultrasound/imaging and fluid analysis, check for a bursa and ensure proper compression. Management varies from a drain with or without sclerosing agent to surgical excision. Consulting your plastic surgeon will help determine the best course of action.
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December 3, 2024
Answer: Seroma Seromas can be difficult to resolve and are more common with abdominal surgeries. If aspirations and compression aren't working you may need to have a drain placed. If that doesn't work surgical intervention may be necessary.
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December 3, 2024
Answer: Seroma Seromas can be difficult to resolve and are more common with abdominal surgeries. If aspirations and compression aren't working you may need to have a drain placed. If that doesn't work surgical intervention may be necessary.
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Answer: 7 months post-op & seroma complications, they pulled 30ccs in 5 days, what could be the cause? Seven months post-liposuction with seroma complications and a recurring 30cc of fluid in 5 days could result from various factors. Some potential causes include:
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Answer: 7 months post-op & seroma complications, they pulled 30ccs in 5 days, what could be the cause? Seven months post-liposuction with seroma complications and a recurring 30cc of fluid in 5 days could result from various factors. Some potential causes include:
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December 2, 2024
Answer: 7 months post-op & seroma complications, they pulled 30ccs in 5 days, what could be the cause? Thank you for your question. Sorry to hear that you are having this issue. Seromas are the number one complication of liposuction. Having drains usually prevents this from occurring. When you have a chronic seroma it usually means that your body has formed a layer of scar tissue around the fluid. There are 2 ways of fixing this issue. One is sclerosing agents where a medication is injected which irritates the lining of the pocket, and allows it to seal shut. The second is to surgically remove the scar tissue pocket. The surgical option is the most reliable treatment.
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December 2, 2024
Answer: 7 months post-op & seroma complications, they pulled 30ccs in 5 days, what could be the cause? Thank you for your question. Sorry to hear that you are having this issue. Seromas are the number one complication of liposuction. Having drains usually prevents this from occurring. When you have a chronic seroma it usually means that your body has formed a layer of scar tissue around the fluid. There are 2 ways of fixing this issue. One is sclerosing agents where a medication is injected which irritates the lining of the pocket, and allows it to seal shut. The second is to surgically remove the scar tissue pocket. The surgical option is the most reliable treatment.
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