When should an ultrasound be done to know if surgery is needed to remove fluid pocket? (photo)

May 5, 2014
Asked By:Pshelp43 in San Diego, CA

I'm 5"11, after two pregnancies with 60lbs on & off within 5 years I opted to have mommy make over. My surgery was 4/13/14, I had 2 tubes after which 1 was pulled 3 weeks and 2nd pulled 6 weeks later. Before the 2nd tube was pulled my dr inserted anti biotic fluid 2 separate occasions to try to collapse skin to tissue and stop fluid bc it wasn't reducing. In last two weeks I've been aspirated 3 times with a needle removing 120cc, 110cc, & 85cc. Im going in Wednesday again for more fluid removal.

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May 14, 2014

Answer: Ultrasound is not needed for palpable fluid in a chronic seroma

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 14, 2014

Answer: Ultrasound is not needed for palpable fluid in a chronic seroma

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 9, 2014

Answer: Persistent Seroma

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 9, 2014

Answer: Persistent Seroma

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 14, 2014

Answer: Ultrasound to assess fluid collection after tummy tuck

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May 14, 2014

Answer: Ultrasound to assess fluid collection after tummy tuck

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May 9, 2014

Answer: When should an ultrasound be done to know if surgery is needed to remove fluid pocket? (photo)

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Answer: Seroma after plastic surgery of abdomen.

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Answer: Seroma after plastic surgery of abdomen.

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