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Still in Pain After Seromas Were drained, Do I Have Other Options?

R
RollieJan 10, 2012

I developed post surgical seromas in bilateral breasts about 2 weeks post reduction. I did have them drained about 15ml removed. I saw my plastic surgeon after and she attempted to drain them again with no success. she told me just to massage them 4-5 times a day but it is so painful and the areas are very hard. It hurts to even run your finger along the side of my breast. is there anything else I can do?

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Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Dr. Steven Turkeltaub, MD
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Answered on Jan 13, 2012
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Answered on Jan 12, 2012
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Dr. Peter E. Johnson, MD
Dr. Peter E. Johnson, MD
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