Depends on what is discharging

Scott E. Kasden, MD answers: Discharge after Breast Lift?

I'm four weeks post-op. My breast has been leaking moderately for appprox 3 weeks. Am I lactating, or is this post-op discharge? Should I be worried?


Scott E. Kasden, MD
10 months ago

You should not be having any discharge at this point if you are healing normally.  This does not mean however that something terrible is going on.

If you have a white discharge from the nipple, it is likely milk.  Drainage from the suture line may be a sign of wound healing problems, or a seroma.  It is important to be sure that you don't have an immediate problem like infection which would have signs like fever, chills, sweats, redness, local heat, and swelling. 

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