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It's been a month after my sergury ( tummy tuck) is it normal for my abdomen to feel that is retaining water and when i touch it i feel the water move?

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Maybe a seroma : Although it is very common to see swelling for up to 3 months after a tummy tuck surgery, you should not be able to see a fluid wave. If you do, you may be experiencing a seroma which could benefit from aspiration and drainage.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Suman Das answered

Could be Sedona!: At this time after one month of tummy tuck, if you have a feeling as if there is fluid under the skin flap.Most logical conclusion will be if there is a seroma.I would suggest that you go back to your operating surgeon and let him have a look.

Answered 7/13/2013

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No: It sounds like you have an abnormal fluid collection called a seroma. I would recommend going back to your surgeon so they can take a look.

Answered 7/8/2015

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Dr. John Di Saia answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Seroma: See your surgeon to have the area examined and likely drained. It sounds like you have a seroma, a collection of serum within the wound.

Answered 11/10/2012

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Seromas are annoying: If you can see your doctor in a few days its ok to wait... If not, you will need to find a local surgeon to remove the fluid. The liquid in a seroma is slowing down your healing by preventing the skin from adhering to the underlying muscles so you should get it taken care of soon.

Answered 12/10/2013

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