Bleeding at Incision Site

asked 1 year ago by heavy79 in Fall River, MA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: bleeding, incision, normal

I had breast reduction surgery 4 weeks ago and have noticed that under one breast I have a crusty spot where the incision comes together,is that normal, also I noticed tonight after my shower that my incision leading up to my nipple is bleeding and looks to be a little open is this normal , what can I do about it?

11 answers to Bleeding at Incision Site

Breast reduction incisions at 4 weeks

The bleeding and crusting you describe along your incision lines is most likely okay. The crusting where the incisions come together can occur when there is tension pulling on the incision. If there is any separation along the incisions, the most common location for this is at the T where the incisions meet (like you describe). I recommend applying antibiotic ointment to any open wounds (crusting or bleeding sites) until they are healed. I also recommend close follow-up with your surgeon... more

Anita Patel, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction Healing Issues?

Thank you for the question. Superficial wound healing problems and/or discharge are not uncommon after breast reduction surgery. These usually go on to heal without further treatment and without detracting from the long-term surgical results. I would suggest continued follow-up with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

After Breast Reduction Surgery - the Healing

It is very common to have a bit of crusting at the lower incision line where two suture lines come together. Check with your doctor or the office nurse to find out what is their preferred treatment to help this heal. It is also not uncommon to have a bit of late bleeding from a suture line, but if there is any separation of the incision, you will need to have it examined. Most separations if they are small will heal without difficulty, but it is always best to check with your doctor. more

Carlin Vickery, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.5thavesurgery.com

Bleeding at Incision Site

BEST TO TO ALWAYS CONTACT YOUR TREATING SURGEON. Otherwise, sounds like a minor issue of wound separation that with local care can resolve on its own. From Miami

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Healing after Breast Reduction

Most likely there is just some superficial separation of the skin edges. The crusting is likely a scab as the body is trying to heal. However, it would be best for you to see your surgeon to ensure that everything is healing as expected. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Delayed healing

Sometimes there is some delayed healing at the incision after a breast reduction especially at the "T" of an acnhor incision. This usually goes on to heal with few if any problems.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Bleeding at Incision Site

It is not uncommon at all to have some crusting and bleeding along your incisions after breast reduction. Keep antibiotic ointment and a clean dressing over these areas, and they should heal up nicely.

Amy T. Bandy, DO
Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon

Breast Reduction - Bleeding at Site

Hi heavy79, It's actually pretty common to have spots of bleeding and crusting at the incision sites after breast reductions (and many other procedures, actually). You should, of course, be in touch with your own plastic surgeon about this but, in general, this is not something I would be overly concerned about at this early stage. It may take a few days or even weeks to heal up but even that is not necessarily too much of a concern. In fact it usually heals up... more

Alan Engler, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Wound Healing After Breast Reduction

The crusty spot which you describe and the bleeding and wound separation could be inconsequential or could be sings of a problem which needs to addressed. In either case, you should inform your operating surgeon of these invents. He/she can let you know what you should do for these concerns although he/she will need a bit more information.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Slow healing after breast reduction

Depending on the pattern used for your breast reduction surgery, healing can take longer than expected. The 'T' incision for breast reduction is notorious for slower healing and occasionally and open area where all the corners meet under the breast. We encourage soap and water cleaning and light cover until the areas close up. All will heal though do keep in touch with your surgeon. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Drainage 1 month after a breast reduction

The open area at the lower part of your breast incision is a very common place for some minor wound separation. There can be some drainage as well. Sometimes, deeply place sutures in this area protrude through the skin causing the oozing and opening. You should contact your plastic surgeon and have him/her check out your situation.