05/12/2026
The Axillary Connection: Most breast lymph (about 75%) drains into the nodes in your armpit. Clearing the “sides” opens the “drain” so fluid from the rest of the chest has somewhere to go.
The “Bra-Line” Bloat: Often, what we perceive as fat near the underarms can actually be interstitial fluid (swelling) caused by tight bras or lack of movement!
