Seroma needs draining; can I do it myself?

It is not advisable for you to drain seromas yourself. This needs to be done under aseptic precautions otherwise you could end up with an infected seroma which would need a washout under general anaesthetic. Moreover, it would be very uncomfortable to do it yourself. Also, seromas tend to recollect and need to be drained at weekly intervals on a few occassions. It is very unfortunate that you have chosen to go to Budapest for your surgery as one of the most important aspects of surgery is the after care you recieve and you should be in a position to see your surgeon any time following the procedure.

Dear gemkimSmall seromas do go away on their own. If the doctor was a plastic surgeon and thought your seroma was small and would go away on its own, you should follow his advice. If you feel unsure, get a second opinion.