What is a seroma?

A seroma is a pocket of clear (serous fluid) that sometimes forms after surgery, especially when the tissue is removed or manipulated, common after:

-Breast Surgery (mastectomy or lumpectomy)

-Abdominal surgery (tummy tuck or liposuction)

Prevention:

Drain Placement: surgeons often place suction drains to remove fluid build up
Compression Garment: Help reduce dead space and limit fluid accumulation
Activity Restriction: Limiting activity as well as bending, twisting movement can help reduce seroma formation.
Surgeons can use a suture technique to close spaces (e.g., quilting sutures) this helps to reduce seroma risk
Small, asymptomatic seroma can resolve on their own
Needle aspiration to drain the fluid
In recurrent cases or infected seroma a drain can be replaced or surgical intervention

LUXEheal Post-Operative Nursing Concierge Service - Coming Soon

Pre-op clearance is a medical evaluation with either a primary care provider or specialist depending upon health modalities.

See you primary care provider (PCP) or any specialist depending upon your medical diagnosis.

Schedule a visit at least 2 weeks prior to surgery
Bring your surgical details with you (procedure, date, surgeon info, length of surgery)

2. Complete required test (as ordered by your doctor/surgeon)

Blood Work (cbc,bmp,cmp, A1c, etc)
EKG (ecpecially if over 40 or with heart history)
Chest x-ray (if applicable)
Urinalys
3. Medication Review
Bring list of all medications, including over-the-counter, vitamins, and supplements.
Get clarification on which medications to stop and when (e.g., blood thinners, aspiring)

Specialist Clearance

Cardiology, Pulmonarym Endocrinology, if you have exsiting conditiions

Ensure clearance notes are sent to surgeon