I had a tummy tuck 7 weeks ago. I had 2 JP drains removed after 3weeks. I developed a large seroma. Will it absorb?

While seroma formation (fluid collection after surgery) is rare, it is most common in patients who have undergone massive weight loss.  The JP drains are excellent devices, but cannot stay in forever.  When drains are removed and fluid accumulates, aspiration using a needle is performed.  Rarely is any study, such as ultrasound, needed to confirm the presence of the seroma.  As far as absorption, the body can absorb about 50cc each day, but if more accumulates, the aspiration is needed.  Often this is done a few times over a few days to weeks.  Keep the pressure garments on during this time.  

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