I am almost four weeks post op now from tummy tuck.i had to see my PS partner beings my doc was out of town for the week. the doctor aspirated one spot on my left side and came out with very very very little fluid. he did not attempt to aspirate any other area but i still have the waterbed effect on my lower abdomen. he said to keep my regular appointment and just wait to see what my PS says about it. should i be worried? how do i know if it is hematoma, seroma or pseudo-bursa.
February 20, 2012
Answer: A seroma after a tummy tuck
It sounds like you have an ongoing seroma problem. If you are asking should you be worried about this being dangerous, then the answer is no. You can safely wait until your plastic surgeon returns.
Sometimes the layer of fluid is so thin that it is very difficult to aspirated and then it's better to just let it be rather than keep trying and increase the risk infection or injury to one of the surrounding structures.
While you wait continue to wear your compression garment.
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February 20, 2012
Answer: A seroma after a tummy tuck
It sounds like you have an ongoing seroma problem. If you are asking should you be worried about this being dangerous, then the answer is no. You can safely wait until your plastic surgeon returns.
Sometimes the layer of fluid is so thin that it is very difficult to aspirated and then it's better to just let it be rather than keep trying and increase the risk infection or injury to one of the surrounding structures.
While you wait continue to wear your compression garment.
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February 20, 2012
Answer: A waterbed under my skin?
From your description it seems likely that there is more fluid or that some has accumulated under your abdominoplasty flap. This is one of the more common complications of a tummy tuck. It is common that patients who do develop a seroma will need more than one aspiration. I would contact your plastic surgeon and make another appointment to have him check you. In the mean time wearing an abdominal binder and taking it easy can help prevent reaccumulation of fluid as well. Best of luck, Dr Kerr
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February 20, 2012
Answer: A waterbed under my skin?
From your description it seems likely that there is more fluid or that some has accumulated under your abdominoplasty flap. This is one of the more common complications of a tummy tuck. It is common that patients who do develop a seroma will need more than one aspiration. I would contact your plastic surgeon and make another appointment to have him check you. In the mean time wearing an abdominal binder and taking it easy can help prevent reaccumulation of fluid as well. Best of luck, Dr Kerr
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