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Is there any way to get rid of a seroma besides draining?

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I have had a seroma since 3 days after my drains were removed. I'm 5 weeks post op and have had it drained 4 times now, it started with 60 cc of fluid. I've had it drained once a week since then. I just had 25cc drained yesterday and can see more fluid building already. What can we do to stop the fluid from building. I'm using two compression garments; a suit and a wrap over the top of it.

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