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Getting a Seroma Drained by Someone Other Than my Plastic Surgeon?

Cfrom NJ
Had a TT in the Dominican republic because my insurance would not cover it after my 135 lb weight loss. Surgeon removed my drain after a week. I have been home now 2 weeks and am sure I have a seroma. My insurance probably will not cover cost to aspirate and I cant fly back to the DR so now I am stuck. Would a local Doctor even get involved with me? What would a cash cost be on average for each aspiration? I am scared that no one will see me. I know I cant leave this for too long. C from NJ

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