Swelling After a Lipoma Removal

March 30, 2012
Asked By:plemas1 in Cali, CO

Hi, I had a lipoma from my back removed and there is a swelling now, which my doctor reduced a bit by syringing it out some blood. He couldnt take any more out and told me that its a Seroma. Its early days,but how many days/weeks should i expect before the swelling reduces properly? And can i take any over the counter drugs to reduce this swelling? I can go back if it doesnt go down and he can syringe out the blood again if necessary. Any advice will be warmly welcomed kind regards

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Answer: Compression

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