One of the complications that may occur after the surgery is seroma – an accumulation of fluid in the area of intervention. It is a quite common phenomenon encompassing breast augmentation that involves implantation. The frequency of seroma occurrence in the early postoperative period is approximately 1-2%, though seroma can also occur months or even years after the surgery due to various reasons, with a comparable frequency.
Seroma is a pocket of clean serous fluid that accumulates around the implant. Essentially, it consists of the watery component of blood – plasma, and extracellular fluid. Typically, fluid accumulation is triggered by formation of empty space between tissues, which may happen as a result of imperfect wound closure or due to the tissues being disturbed after surgery as a result of excessive movement or non-compliance with posoperative care recommendations.
Seroma removal at our clinic is a completely safe medical service. Seroma is easily eliminated by aspirating the fluid with a syringe through a small puncture. In cases where the surgeon detects the presence of fluid accumulation upon palpation of the wound area, its removal is necessary. The surgeon removes 1 or 2 skin stitches above the infiltrate, spreads the edges of the wound apart, and aspirates the wound contents.
To prevent further fluid accumulation, the surgeon installs a drain with active suction for several days. During this time, intensified treatment is administered, including anti-inflammatory and antibacterial medications. Treatment of seroma should be initiated promptly. The most effective treatment occurs within 2-3 days from the onset of the first clinical signs. With the effective treatment offered by Alpha Cell Clinic, symptoms gradually subside, and discomfort disappears.
