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Old 02-05-2012, 04:48 AM   #2
Ellie F
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Re: surgical drain fell out

Hi
Not had expanders but had a BIG seroma post mastectomy. This was drained quite a few times but kept coming back red and angry and painful. The best advice I was eventually given was by a very experienced surgical nurse who told mew to spend 48 hours putting very cool packs on the area. It constricts the vessels, reduces inflammation and apparently lets the body adjust. It certainly worked and even if it doesn't it is harmless!
Ellie
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