What to do if the incision heals but there is fluid after mastectomy

Postoperative breast surgery incision healing but fluid accumulation can be considered to eliminate the accumulation of fluid by using compression dressings, syringe aspiration, and placement of drains. Fluid accumulation in the wound after breast surgery may be due to the leakage of lymphatic fluid because of the blockage of the local lymphatic vessels, or the leakage of blood caused by the local wound, which is a common postoperative complication in the clinic. If the amount of fluid is very small, a compression bandage can be used to minimize the leakage of fluid. If the amount of fluid is large, a syringe can be used to extract the fluid, or a drainage tube can be placed, which can continuously extract the fluid. If there is an accumulation of fluid after breast surgery, it is important to seek medical attention and have it professionally treated by a doctor.