Understanding Post-Surgical Fluid Accumulation &

Safe Care | Columbus, Ohio

A seroma is a collection of fluid that builds up beneath the skin, commonly occurring after surgery.

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This fluid is not simply “lymph” being pushed out—it is a mixture of serous fluid, inflammatory byproducts, and healing components produced by the body.

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Why Seromas Form

After surgery, tissues are disrupted and the lymphatic system is temporarily overwhelmed.

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This can lead to -

• fluid accumulation
• inflammation
• swelling
• pockets of fluid beneath the skin

 

Seromas are most common after -

• liposuction
• tummy tuck
• breast surgery
• reconstructive procedures

 

Why Proper Evaluation Matters

Seromas should always be evaluated by a -

✔ physician
✔ nurse
✔ qualified medical provider

 

Treatment may involve monitoring or medical drainage if necessary.

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What Manual Lymphatic Drainage Can Do

Manual Lymphatic Drainage may help reduce surrounding swelling, support lymphatic movement and assist the body in reabsorbing fluid.

 

However -

👉 MLD does NOT remove seromas directly

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What MLD Does NOT Do

✖ does not use needles
✖ does not extract fluid
✖ does not drain through incisions

 

These are medical procedures and outside the scope of practice of any LMT, CLT, CMLDT.

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Expert Lymphatic Care in Columbus, Ohio

At Full Circle Vitality, post-surgical care is provided by -

Valerie Dupree, CLT, CMLDT, LMT, CFT
31+ Years Clinical Experience

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Each client is carefully assessed to ensure safe and appropriate care.