Drains After Breast Surgery. Drains will exit the body usually near incisions. The drain will pull this liquid out and assist in closing the space created by the surgery. Fluid often builds up in the area where a breast is removed and if this fluid is not removed it can result in painful pressure and delay healing.
Fluid often builds up in the area where a breast is removed that can cause discomfort and delay healing if not drained. A surgical drain is placed to keep fluid or infectious material from building up at the site of your surgery.
Drains also reduce the chance that you will develop a seroma a collection of fluid that can be uncomfortable and sometimes cause scarring.
They are gross they smell they tug they hurt. Make sure to follow your surgeon s instructions regarding bathing. Drains also reduce the chance that you will develop a seroma a collection of fluid that can be uncomfortable and sometimes cause scarring. Fluid often builds up in the area where a breast is removed and can cause discomfort and delay healing if it is not drained.
