title: Ultrasound-guided drainage of a seroma following tumescent liposuction.
abstract: Of the complications that can occur following tumescent liposuction, seroma formation is unusual. It is a common practice for seromas to be aspirated blindly with a needle and syringe. We present a case of seroma formation following liposuction, with a subsequent step-by-step technical description of ultrasound-guided drainage of the seroma. Utilization of ultrasound provides a safe, effective method for aspirating seromas, allowing for accurate visualization and delineation of the seroma margins, proper needle placement, and monitoring of progress. It is a simple and useful tool in postprocedural management of patients undergoing liposuction.
authors.affiliation: The Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Indiana, Carmel, Indiana 46032, USA.
authors.forename: William G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Stebbins
authors.forename: C William
authors.initials: CW
authors.lastname: Hanke
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Petersen
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000368:Aged; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009339:Needles; D049291:Seroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography