It's day 9 post-op, both JPs are out, but I have to go back to the clinic twice a week to have my stomach aspirate. When does fluid stop accumulating in my stomach? I still feel the tightness and not able to stand completely upright.
Answer: Fluid accumulation after tummy tuck Depending on the technique used for the tummy tuck it is often necessary to place drains to evacuate fluid produced from the surgery. The length of time that this fluid is produced will vary depending on the extent of the surgery, i.e. generally larger procedures will generate more fluid and vice versa. No one can tell you exactly when this will abate but your surgeon can give you the best approximation, since he or she is most familiar with your particular procedure.
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Answer: Fluid accumulation after tummy tuck Depending on the technique used for the tummy tuck it is often necessary to place drains to evacuate fluid produced from the surgery. The length of time that this fluid is produced will vary depending on the extent of the surgery, i.e. generally larger procedures will generate more fluid and vice versa. No one can tell you exactly when this will abate but your surgeon can give you the best approximation, since he or she is most familiar with your particular procedure.
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December 10, 2017
Answer: When does fluid stop accumulating in my stomach after a tummy tuck? Thank you for your questions. Chronic seromas can be a very difficult problem and can take weeks to resolve. They can sometimes occur if the drains are removed before they are ready. Continue to follow with your surgeon closely and follow his or her instructions on how to optimize the chances of the seroma resolving.Hope this helps!
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December 10, 2017
Answer: When does fluid stop accumulating in my stomach after a tummy tuck? Thank you for your questions. Chronic seromas can be a very difficult problem and can take weeks to resolve. They can sometimes occur if the drains are removed before they are ready. Continue to follow with your surgeon closely and follow his or her instructions on how to optimize the chances of the seroma resolving.Hope this helps!
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Answer: When does fluid stop accumulating in my stomach after a tummy tuck? Hello
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December 10, 2017
Answer: Seroma after TT... HiThanks for your question and sorry you're having this problem. Because of the amount of dissection involved in a tummy tuck, seromas are not uncommon which is why drains are commonly used.If and when seromas do occur, serial aspiration and compression will typically lead to resolution within 3-4 weeks. Pls follow your PS's instructions closely and you should do well.I hope this helps.....
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December 10, 2017
Answer: Seroma after TT... HiThanks for your question and sorry you're having this problem. Because of the amount of dissection involved in a tummy tuck, seromas are not uncommon which is why drains are commonly used.If and when seromas do occur, serial aspiration and compression will typically lead to resolution within 3-4 weeks. Pls follow your PS's instructions closely and you should do well.I hope this helps.....
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December 10, 2017
Answer: When does fluid stop accumulating after #tummytuck surgery? Most surgeons use drains in a tummy tuck to prevent seromas, as your surgeon did, but after drain removal, it is always possible that some fluid may persist and need aspiration in the office a few times until resolved. This may evolve over 3-6 weeks in many patients depending on the extent of the fluid collections and the patient's weight. I usually keep drains in for 10-14 days, and sometimes longer in heavier patients, but even then I occasionally must drain a seroma a few times. Your surgeon will want to see you regularly with whatever frequency (s)he thinks is most appropriate for serial drainage of the seroma until it subsides.
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December 10, 2017
Answer: When does fluid stop accumulating after #tummytuck surgery? Most surgeons use drains in a tummy tuck to prevent seromas, as your surgeon did, but after drain removal, it is always possible that some fluid may persist and need aspiration in the office a few times until resolved. This may evolve over 3-6 weeks in many patients depending on the extent of the fluid collections and the patient's weight. I usually keep drains in for 10-14 days, and sometimes longer in heavier patients, but even then I occasionally must drain a seroma a few times. Your surgeon will want to see you regularly with whatever frequency (s)he thinks is most appropriate for serial drainage of the seroma until it subsides.
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