I had a tt and lipo in the DR, I was doing great until the drain came out. I had a lot of skin and fat removed and was still draining 50 to 75ml a day on day 33. My doc said I could take it out because my skins was growing around my drain hole. Now I have fluid all over my tummy. The too and bottom. There is now pain. I don't know of my primary doc will help and I will have to come out of pocket. More importantly I don't want to get an infection. Will my body absorb the fluid.
March 11, 2016
Answer: Medical Tourism and complications Thank you for your question. This does appear to be a seroma based on the photos, but it is hard to tell without an in person exam. You will likely need it drained. I would recommend trying to find a board certified plastic surgeon who would treat you. Unfortunately this is the downside of medical tourism. If nothing goes wrong, you may have gotten a deal. But if the surgeon is not a board certified plastic surgeon, you do not know their training and credentialing, and if there is a complication the costs may add up since you have to find a surgeon close to you to help deal with them. All the best,
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March 11, 2016
Answer: Medical Tourism and complications Thank you for your question. This does appear to be a seroma based on the photos, but it is hard to tell without an in person exam. You will likely need it drained. I would recommend trying to find a board certified plastic surgeon who would treat you. Unfortunately this is the downside of medical tourism. If nothing goes wrong, you may have gotten a deal. But if the surgeon is not a board certified plastic surgeon, you do not know their training and credentialing, and if there is a complication the costs may add up since you have to find a surgeon close to you to help deal with them. All the best,
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March 11, 2016
Answer: Seroma needs draining! This looks lok a seroma and it should be drained. Symptoms of seroma include swelling and pressure. If not treated the the wound could leak! See your doctor for aspiration or drainage catheter. Best, Dr. Aldo
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March 11, 2016
Answer: Seroma needs draining! This looks lok a seroma and it should be drained. Symptoms of seroma include swelling and pressure. If not treated the the wound could leak! See your doctor for aspiration or drainage catheter. Best, Dr. Aldo
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