Surgical Drains and Breast Surgery

After breast surgery, you most likely will have one or more surgical drains in place near your incisions. Having a surgical drain prevents blood and lymphatic fluid buildup under your skin, and encourages healing and recovery. Here are some tips to life with surgical drains.

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Source: About.com Breast Cancer - July 16, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: breastcancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news