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
April 6, 2012
Answer: Compression
If a large lipoma is removed, it leaves a large empty space. That space can collect fluid, called a seroma or hematoma. A seroma is just a collection of lymph fluid, and a hematoma is a collection of blood. Either would be best to drain. Using compression over the area is the best way to manage this. If it continues to collect blood, then opening the incision and finding the vessel bleeding would be the best solution. Hope this helps.
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April 6, 2012
Answer: Compression
If a large lipoma is removed, it leaves a large empty space. That space can collect fluid, called a seroma or hematoma. A seroma is just a collection of lymph fluid, and a hematoma is a collection of blood. Either would be best to drain. Using compression over the area is the best way to manage this. If it continues to collect blood, then opening the incision and finding the vessel bleeding would be the best solution. Hope this helps.
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April 6, 2012
Answer: Swelling After Lipoma (Fatty Tissue Cyst) Removal
It is very common to have swelling after a lipoma removal, especially if it was a big one on the back. Swelling can easily take several weeks to go down. When removing large lipomas on the back I typically place a drain in for a few days to help remove that extra fluid that collects and to minimize swelling. I do not recommend you take any medications to reduce the swelling, and especially avoid blood-thinners such as ibuprofen or aspirin. Give it a good 3 weeks and if it is still not improved by then, I suggest you follow up with the physician again.
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April 6, 2012
Answer: Swelling After Lipoma (Fatty Tissue Cyst) Removal
It is very common to have swelling after a lipoma removal, especially if it was a big one on the back. Swelling can easily take several weeks to go down. When removing large lipomas on the back I typically place a drain in for a few days to help remove that extra fluid that collects and to minimize swelling. I do not recommend you take any medications to reduce the swelling, and especially avoid blood-thinners such as ibuprofen or aspirin. Give it a good 3 weeks and if it is still not improved by then, I suggest you follow up with the physician again.
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