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What causes fluid build-up post-breast surgery?

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Hi doctor,

I had a gynecomastia surgery last week, and a week later my right breast was swollen. So, I went to see my doctor, and he said I have fluid accumulated in my chest. He opened my stitches and placed a scissor inside, and took out the fluid and blood, and closed the incision. It was very painful, and now again I can feel the fluid getting accumulated. But now, the doctor says that the fluid will subside by itself, and there is no need to worry. What should I do?
Answered by Dr. Vikram Kumar Raja

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MBBS

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Dr. Vikram Kumar Raja is a Plastic Surgeon with 19 years of experience. He obtained his MBBS degree from The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2003 and MS in General Surgery in 2007 from Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He then completed MCh in Plastic Surgery in 2010. He obtained his P.G. Diploma in Esthetic Surgery from the University of London in 2013. His areas of expertise are hair transplant, male breast correction, liposuction, fat injection, breast reduction, and augmentation. He is also trained in various cosmetology procedures such as laser hair removal, laser resurfacing, laser tattoo reduction, P.R.P. injections, chemical peel, and microdermabrasion. Currently, he is practicing in Nova Cosmetic Surgery Center, Coimbatore.

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Hello,

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What you had the first time was hematoma or blood collection which was drained. Now, what you have is a seroma, which usually gets absorbed by the body in a couple of weeks. I would suggest you wait or if you want to confirm if it is a seroma or hematoma, you can get an ultrasound scan. An ultrasound will show the collection and also the quantity. If it is a small hematoma collection, it will get absorbed. If it is more, then it would require a drainage. Seroma usually reduces by itself.

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Published At April 3, 2017
Reviewed At August 13, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vikram Kumar Raja is a Plastic Surgeon with 19 years of experience. He obtained his MBBS degree from The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2003 and MS in General Surgery in 2007 from Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He then completed MCh in Plastic Surgery in 2010. He obtained his P.G. Diploma in Esthetic Surgery from the University of London in 2013. His areas of expertise are hair transplant, male breast correction, liposuction, fat injection, breast reduction, and augmentation. He is also trained in various cosmetology procedures such as laser hair removal, laser resurfacing, laser tattoo reduction, P.R.P. injections, chemical peel, and microdermabrasion. Currently, he is practicing in Nova Cosmetic Surgery Center, Coimbatore.

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Dr. Vikram Kumar Raja
Dr. Vikram Kumar Raja

plastic surgery-reconstructive and cosmetic surgery

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vikram Kumar Raja is a Plastic Surgeon with 19 years of experience. He obtained his MBBS degree from The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 2003 and MS in General Surgery in 2007 from Manipal Academy of Higher Education. He then completed MCh in Plastic Surgery in 2010. He obtained his P.G. Diploma in Esthetic Surgery from the University of London in 2013. His areas of expertise are hair transplant, male breast correction, liposuction, fat injection, breast reduction, and augmentation. He is also trained in various cosmetology procedures such as laser hair removal, laser resurfacing, laser tattoo reduction, P.R.P. injections, chemical peel, and microdermabrasion. Currently, he is practicing in Nova Cosmetic Surgery Center, Coimbatore.

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