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Bleeding/Oozing Two Weeks After Breast Reduction, Normal?

asked 7 months ago by mizzlee
Latest answer by Steven Turkeltaub, MD
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Tags: 2 weeks post-op, bleeding, oozing

I am two weeks post op, and my right breast is bleeding around the nipple area. after my surgery i never had drains inserted and everything was fine until five days ago when i noticed bloody liquids oozing out of my right breast, i thought it was because i just had my stiches removed, but days later the oozing has gotten worse and i have to put breast pads to absorb the liquids. my surgeon said it is normal but i find it hard to believe him because the oozing hasn't stopped. is this normal?

2 answers to Bleeding/Oozing Two Weeks After Breast Reduction, Normal?

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Drainage from breast at 2 weeks

Bleeding or oozing from around the nipple at 2 weeks following a breast reduction is not necessarily reason for severe alarm. Though these issues are not very common at this point in time, they are not necessarily rare. This usually should resolve fairly soon. Aside from an infection which doesn't sound like the issue, there are several situations where this leakage could occur. If you are being treated by a reputable board certified plastic surgeon, be a little more patient. You always... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

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Drainage after Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question. Some drainage from incision lines can be “normal” after breast reduction surgery. Obviously, this is very hard to determine without direct physical examination. On the other hand, your surgeon has examined you and felt that you are not experiencing a serious complication. I'm assuming, since you have trusted your surgeon to perform a major operation on you, that he/she is a board-certified plastic surgeon... Why is it that you... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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