Seromas after Mastectomy

Hi Loftus, I didn't have a mastectomy but I did have a seroma that was drained once but immediately came back within a few hours and felt much bigger.  I could have had it drained again but the ultrasound doctor suggested to leave it to reabsorb as each time a needle is inserted to drain it there is a possibility of infection.

I probably stopped feeling it there after 4-6 weeks (memory a bit fuzzy over that whole period thankfully) although at my 6 month post lumpectomy checks it was still there.  Decision was still made to leave it as no signs of infection and it wasn't bothering me, couldn't feel it there.

So if like me you decide to leave it alone to reabsorb to look out for any signs of infection in that area just because it's stagnant liquid there will always be a risk.  Look for redness, heat tenderness etc and let your doctor know immediately if you have any concerns.

Hope it reabsorbs soon or that it at least stops bothering you x

Thank you very much for that helpful advice.

Hello Loftus.  I'm just off on another 2 hours round trip to hospital  to get an infected  seroma looked at again   it was drained of white stuff 48 hours ago and I'm on day 3 of penicillin.   Do keep an eye on it ....I had a fever for 3 days and was in a lot  of pain.

I am so sorry to hear that, but thank you for the warning,  I will be vigilant.