Post-Surgical Seroma & Wound Care
Drains, Seromas and Wound Checks With a Nurse Practitioner
Clinical post-operative care after tummy tuck, liposuction, BBL, breast surgery and other plastic surgery procedures — always consistent with your surgeon's instructions.
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- Every visit with a Nurse Practitioner
- Sterile
- Aspiration, cleansing and dressings
- Had surgery elsewhere?
- We can still see you
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Drain removal and seroma care are performed by our Nurse Practitioner. If your surgery was done elsewhere, start with the post-operative clearance evaluation.
Post-Op Drain Removal & Wound Care (NP)
Removal of one surgical drain when clinically appropriate, sterile cleansing, dressings, a healing assessment and home-care guidance. Bring your surgeon's post-operative instructions.
Seroma Evaluation & Aspiration (NP)
Clinical assessment and, when medically appropriate, sterile seroma aspiration to relieve fluid buildup and discomfort. Follow-up care included as needed.
Post-Operative Clearance Evaluation
For surgery performed elsewhere: a clinical review of wounds, drains and sutures or staples, with recommended labs and recovery options. Each service is billed separately.
Wound Healing Lab Panel
Nutritional, inflammatory and blood markers relevant to wound recovery: prealbumin, HbA1c, hs-CRP, zinc, CBC with differential and ferritin.
Pick the service by name in our online scheduler, or call and we'll book it for you.
What a visit looks like
Careful, Clinical and Coordinated With Your Surgeon
- 1
Bring Your Surgeon's Instructions
For drain removal we need your surgeon's post-operative instructions or clearance. They guide everything we do.
- 2
Clinical Assessment
The Nurse Practitioner reviews your incisions, drains or fluid buildup and how you are healing.
- 3
Treatment When Appropriate
Drain removal, sterile seroma aspiration, wound cleansing and dressings — only when it is clinically appropriate.
- 4
Home Care Guidance
You leave with clear at-home care instructions and the warning signs to watch for.
Before you book
What to Expect From This Visit
Bring With You
- Your surgeon's post-operative instructions
- Your surgeon's clearance for drain removal
- The date and type of your procedure
We Refer You Back If We See
- Signs of infection
- Abnormal drainage
- Severe pain
- Uncontrolled bleeding
In those cases the provider may defer treatment and refer you to your surgeon or to emergency care. This is not an emergency service.
Seroma & Wound Care
Frequently Asked Questions About Post-Op Wound Care
What is a seroma?
A pocket of fluid that can build up under the skin after surgery. Our Nurse Practitioner evaluates it and, when medically appropriate, drains it with a sterile aspiration. Follow-up care is included as needed.
Do I need my surgeon's approval?
For drain removal, yes: please bring your surgeon's post-operative instructions or clearance. We always work within your surgeon's protocol.
My surgery was done in another city. Can you help?
Yes. The post-operative clearance evaluation is designed for surgery performed elsewhere: we review your wounds, drains and sutures or staples, recommend labs if needed and build your recovery plan from there.
Is this an emergency service?
No. If you have signs of infection, abnormal drainage, severe pain or uncontrolled bleeding, contact your surgeon or emergency care right away.
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Get Your Drain or Seroma Checked
Here is exactly what happens when you book.
- 1Pick a time online, or call us first if you have questions.
- 2Bring your surgeon's instructions and any clearance you received.
- 3The Nurse Practitioner assesses you and treats you when it's appropriate.
- Nurse Practitioner care
- Sterile technique
- Open 7 days a week