I had a small seroma after a mini tummy tuck. I got it drained until he could not pull anymore fluid out. There area is still puffy and is not starting to harden and my tummy looks worse because I did not have this bulge or lump before hand. I do not know what to do. My surgery was 5/2/12.
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November 14, 2017
Answer: Firmness following Seroma resolution usually resolves
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD (retired) says:
Thank you for your recent question. Any time you have a seroma following a miniabdominoplasty that requires evacuation one must expect that there will be firmness and possibly a lengthier time for recovery and softening to the abdomen. Six months to one year...
Recovery after a mini tummy tuck, also known as a partial abdominoplasty, typically involves several stages:
1. Immediate Postoperative Period (Days 1-7):• You may experience pain, swelling, and bruising.• A compression garment is usually worn to reduce swelling and support the healing pro...
This is the decision of the surgeon.If the tummy tuck was limited without a lot of undermining then it is not unreasonable to not put in drasins.I would were a compressive garment 24/7.