Fluid build up and swelling after tummy tuck
Asked 2023-06-05
5 weeks post op tummy tuck and my belly is like a water bed. How do I get rid of the water build up?
Age:
51 years
Weight:
170 lbs
Skin Tone:
Light - Medium -
2 answers
Procedure(s)
Answered 2024-01-05
This sounds like a seroma. This is a complication that likely will not resolve on its own. You need to be re-evaluated by your plastic surgeon. Hope this helps. Good luck!
I’m sorry that you’re dealing with these problems. It is best for you to be reevaluated by your plastic surgeon. You may have a fluid collection beneath the skin called a seroma. If your drain has been removed already, you may need to have this fluid re-drained. Best wishes.