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I have fluid on my breast post Breast reduction. Will this fluid go away without having it drained?

k0662May 26, 2015
I recently had a bilateral breast reduction and auxiliary liposuction. My right breast has been filling up with fluid and I've had it aspirated twice a week for past couple weeks. Last Friday it didn't appear to be very full so I opted out of having it drained. Today it's feels full. Will this fluid go away without having it drained?

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Dr. Steven Wallach, MD
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Answered on May 27, 2015
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