Hello I had a seroma above my belly button following a mini tt with diastasis repair. It was aspirated twice and then attempted to aspirate a third and fourth time, but there was no fluid and it seems the seroma resolved. Unfortunately the area still bulges and looks very swollen. Why is this if there is no fluid? Will this go away? I’m still so swollen after six weeks and I am very upset I did this. I look so much worse that I did before.
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From your photos you incision appears to be healing normally at this phase of recovery. Continue to closely follow your surgeon's instructions and report any concerns. Best wishes!
It's difficult to say what occurred without an examination or pre op photos. From the provided photos it appears you are a better candidate for a standard tummy tuck versus the mini. Swelling should be resolved at six months post op. I encourage you to return to your surgeon for an evaluation...
It is best to follow the recommendation of your surgeon for post op care. Compression provides support to healing tissues and helps to manage swelling. Wearing jeans may be difficult for awhile after surgery due to swelling. Your surgeon is most familiar with the details of your surgery and...
