Is It Possible to Develop an Abscess 3 Mths After a Reduction?

Can fat necrosis in the form of a ball actually be a formed abscess?

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abscess necrosis 3 months post-op

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by tammika in Caribbean

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Fat Necrosis and Infection After Breast Reduction?

Thank you for the question. As you probably know, an area of fat necrosis is an area of tissue that is poorly vascularized; it does not receive enough blood flow and is exposed to a greater risk of infection. Therefore, it is possible even 3 months after breast reduction for this relatively unhealthy tissue to become infected. If this does occur, an excisional or drainage procedure may be necessary. I hope this helps.

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tammika 18 Oct 2012

It was. However say for a month and half there was fluid gushing at times from the nipple was this a hematoma or seroma? The fluid was tinged with blood, looked rust coloured.

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