Section of skin and bone showing seroma under surgical incision SOURCE: 8E11874 MOD: Added seroma and edited art. A seroma is typically a minor complication that sometimes occurs after a tummy tuck. After removal of tissue, your body produces and sends fluid to that area to encourage healing. Sometimes there is too much fluid that collects in one area and this is called a seroma. Seromas are typically not harmful and are usually prevented after a tummy tuck by placing drains. The drains will stay in place for approximately 3-7 days on average. If a seroma develops after removal of the drains, then either your body will eventually absorb the fluid or it can be drained in clinic. It is rare to need any surgical intervention.

What is a seroma?

Section of skin and bone showing seroma under surgical incision SOURCE: 8E11874 MOD: Added seroma and edited art.

A seroma is typically a minor complication that sometimes occurs after a tummy tuck. After removal of tissue, your body produces and sends fluid to that area to encourage healing. Sometimes there is too much fluid that collects in one area and this is called a seroma.
Seromas are typically not harmful and are usually prevented after a tummy tuck by placing drains. The drains will stay in place for approximately 3-7 days on average.
If a seroma develops after removal of the drains, then either your body will eventually absorb the fluid or it can be drained in clinic. It is rare to need any surgical intervention.

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