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How to manage seroma post mastectomy?
I had mastectomy surgery on 2 August and am seeking advice on how to manage a seroma. I had a poor experience after my last mastectomy surgery-staph infection, seroma drained by hand in ward, it wa...
I wish I had tried massage earlier. I had a persistent seroma, and infections (which may be caused by the bacteria you have naturally in your body, not just draining the seroma). A good lymphoedema therapist may be able to help disperse the fluid gently and stop it refilling. Mind you, it's still early days yet, best to wait and see if it disperses naturally first. Good luck.