7/30/15 bilateral mastectomy for DCIS. No reconstruction or implants; no adjuvant therapy needed. Tender puffiness in middle of chest, closer to unaffected side. Was wearing compression binder post-op but too uncomfortable. Surgeon's nurse says not lymphedema & try male compression vest. Is seroma symptomatic of LE? 1 SLND & 8 ALND, all negative removed from right side only. How to treat seroma/LE? Exercises/massage helpful? Male compression vest? Needle aspiration? How can they tell if it's not LE?
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I appreciate your question.The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz
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I appreciate your question.This is most likely seroma fluid that has opened up and not the implant.Please see your PS asap.The best way to assess and give true advice would an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery...