@lhwoz
Following my first lumpectomy, I had several seromas, in fact, it turned out it was a large "honeycomb" which required about 4 times going in and having the fluid removed via needle. One would think that would be painful, but actually getting the pressure off took away the pain. In addition, it was noted that I had "axial webbing" or "cording." I was referred to Physical Therapy and lucky for me the therapist was familiar with this and after about 5 sessions was able to get that under control. She also requested a "swell spot" to wear under my bra for about 3 weeks which helped to alleviate and soften up the radiation scars in my breast from the second surgery that included partial mastectomies. Definitely reach out to your surgeon with these questions and if that person doesn't help, question your oncologist. I was lucky that at Kaiser, we have a Breast Care Specialist section who drained my seromas and my regular doctor referred me to PT. I hope things go better for you.

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