I have a huge swelling/seroma on the right side but it doesn't hurt? (Photo)

April 10, 2019
Asked By:Tsuyakeshi in Seoul, KR

I got top surgery double incision 1 week ago and this is was we saw after bandages changed! I am very pleased with everything but worried about the swollen part, it doesn't hurt. My surgeon is not worried and suggest to get drained. But I called everywhere and they don't want to drain/punction me. The swelling have gone away a bit since yesterday. I took Arnica. I was swollen first day of surgery too.

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Answers (4)

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VOTED MOST HELPFUL
March 27, 2020

Answer: Double Incision

Richard A. Bartlett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 27, 2020

Answer: Double Incision

Richard A. Bartlett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 23, 2020

Answer: Right Chest Seroma

Edwin Kwon, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 23, 2020

Answer: Right Chest Seroma

Edwin Kwon, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 19, 2019

Answer: Could be a seroma

Paul M. Steinwald, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 19, 2019

Answer: Could be a seroma

Paul M. Steinwald, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 20, 2020

Answer: Post-Operative seroma or hematoma

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