Discharge after Breast Lift?

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12 answers to “Discharge after Breast Lift?”

A: Depends on where the drainage is from

By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

If you drainage is from your incisions, then you should see your surgeon ASAP to discuss treatment options as you very likely have an untreated infection. If the discharge is from the nipple, that can happen sometimes if you have pressure from an implant. Have you discussed this with your surgeon? You may also... more

A: Several underlying factors causing discharge after breast lift

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Did you have implants as well? Is this discharge from the nipple or incision? Does it a have an odor? Is it white (pus-like), bloody, clear, or oily? Is the skin black? Do you have a fever or are the wound edges red? All of these may be indicative of the underlying problem and may represent different causes... more

A: Depends on what is discharging

By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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... more

A: Leaking is not a normal outcome.

By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello, Please have your doctor evaluate you to be sure you do not have an infection. Leaking this far out is a sign that trouble may be coming.

A: See your doctor

By Brian S. Glatt, MD - Morristown Plastic Surgeon

I fully agree with the other opinions given. You need to see your docor immediately for this. Your prognosis does also depend somewhat on the character of the drainage (e.g is it clear? red? foul-smelling? purulent?) Also - is the outer skin red at all? Signs such... more

A: Please see your doctor asap

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

It is not normal to be draining one month postop. You should return asap to your doctor for an evaluation for a problem such as a seroma or infection.

A: Go back to your treating surgeon for a thorough evaluation and work-up!

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

At four weeks following a breast lift procedure it is abnormal to be leaking any fluid whatsoever! The potential problems can range from very simple to complex. Do not risk it. I would strongly recommend that you go back to your treating surgeon for a thorough evaluation and work-up.

A: You probably have a seroma (cavity filled with clear yellowish fluid).

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

To TW, You need to see your surgeon right away. If you do have a seroma, it needs to be drained promptly (and sometimes more than once). If you ignore a seroma, it can become chronic, and then the lining of the seroma cavity has to be removed surgically.

A: Leaking breast

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Leakage of fluid from your breast 4 weeks after surgery is not common. You should see your doctor to be evaluated. This may be something very minor, or it could be something that requires further investigation and treatment.

A: Not a usual occurence

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

TW, "Leakage" from the breast 4 weeks after surgery is not usual. You don't mention if you had implants, what the drainage is like or where it is coming from. If it is from the incision line, then it may be a fluid collection from under the skin finding its way out. If you have... more

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