Discharge after Breast Lift?

There are several questions that will help clarify this matter. Is the discharge from the nipple or from the incisions? Is there redness? What does the discharge look like? Are you having fevers or chills? There are many possibilities. The discharge could be a draining liquifying hematoma or serous collection.... more

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.

Drainage from the breast four weeks after a Breast Lift or Mastopexy could represent a serious problem in the making, especially if you had breast implants placed during the Mastopexy. It is likely that there is a seroma in the breast (or in the space around the implant if you have them), which is draining out... more

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.