My surgeon attempted to aspirate it when it first developed with no result. I have worn the compression garment plus an abdominal binder was added when drains were removed. I only take them of to shower. I am post gastric bypass from 11 years ago. I lost 100#.I had a large pannus. That is where the seroma is. Below the umbilicus, Fluid also settled in my pubic area as well as the top of my right thigh. I'm worried that it won't absorb. I am very pleased with my results.
Answer: A seroma 7 weeks after tummy Tuck needs to be removed Thank you for your question. If you have a visible seroma 7 weeks after tummy tuck it needs to be drainedand the cavity if it is present removed.Although over a long period of time the seroma can resorb, when it does so it forms a seroma cavity and membrane which will detract from your final result. Please see your plastic surgeon and insist that the seroma and the cavity be removed. If the surgeon is unwilling and consult another plastic surgeon.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: A seroma 7 weeks after tummy Tuck needs to be removed Thank you for your question. If you have a visible seroma 7 weeks after tummy tuck it needs to be drainedand the cavity if it is present removed.Although over a long period of time the seroma can resorb, when it does so it forms a seroma cavity and membrane which will detract from your final result. Please see your plastic surgeon and insist that the seroma and the cavity be removed. If the surgeon is unwilling and consult another plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Seromas Seromas are quite common. If your surgeon is unable to aspirate it in the office you can have an ultrasound guided drainage. You just need to return to your surgeon and see if this is a possiblity and if he or she can help you arrange for this.
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Answer: Seromas Seromas are quite common. If your surgeon is unable to aspirate it in the office you can have an ultrasound guided drainage. You just need to return to your surgeon and see if this is a possiblity and if he or she can help you arrange for this.
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February 24, 2014
Answer: How about an ultrasound! Please find an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Seroma Thank you for the question.I believe that in some cases they do get absorbed by the body. A good option would be to get lymphatic massages, this normally helps with these cases.Dr. Campos
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Seroma Thank you for the question.I believe that in some cases they do get absorbed by the body. A good option would be to get lymphatic massages, this normally helps with these cases.Dr. Campos
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Treatment of Seroma after Tummy Tuck Hi there,Seroma is a known complication of body contouring surgery including tummy tucks. When a small seroma develops early after drain removal it is certainly reasonable to aspirate in the office, and apply compression. However, if a seroma persists it is advisable to consider surgical drainage, and removal of the seroma cavity which can form in persistent fluid collections.
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February 26, 2014
Answer: Treatment of Seroma after Tummy Tuck Hi there,Seroma is a known complication of body contouring surgery including tummy tucks. When a small seroma develops early after drain removal it is certainly reasonable to aspirate in the office, and apply compression. However, if a seroma persists it is advisable to consider surgical drainage, and removal of the seroma cavity which can form in persistent fluid collections.
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