Seroma Trouble After Mastectomy: Seeking Advice

I had a double nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate expander placement, but they were supposed to wait to fill the expanders for 4 weeks. I developed a seroma on the right side (cancer side with sentinel node biopsy) 2 weeks in. I had it drained with an ultrasound guide to prevent rupture of the expanders. After my drains were removed, I got seromas on both sides. I had US guided aspirations again. They filled the expanders a week early to help prevent recurrance, but I still had noticeable fluid. Fortunately, it wasn't painful because it was just filling the breast pocket. The right side did get an a-symptomatic, but potentially dangerous infection, however. I had to be on six weeks of antibiotics (4 different kinds), and do my reconstructive surgery 6 weeks earlier than planned. Since then, things have been fine.

Dealing with a seroma after mastectomy and reconstruction can be really frustrating, especially when standard drainage attempts aren't successful. Many community members have shared similar experiences with post-surgical complications, and it's completely understandable that you're looking for guidance during this uncomfortable time. Since this involves your surgical site and immediate reconstruction, reaching out to your surgical team or plastic surgeon would be the best next step to explore other treatment options for addressing the trapped fluid.