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Is Drainage from Breast Lift Incision Normal?

asked 2 years ago by jamie in picktown in ohio
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,548 times
Tags: breasts, incision

14 days post op and just started having a clear slightly bloody drainage from incision around nipple on breast that I had the Breast lift done on. No other signs or symptoms of infection. Any ideas? Also steri strips are still in place.

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7 answers to Is Drainage from Breast Lift Incision Normal?

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Breast Lifting and Drainage from Incision Line?

Thank you for the question. The small amount of drainage from a breast lifting incision line is probably nothing to worry about; however, it is best to be examined in person to rule out complications such as stitch abscess, infection, drainage of a seroma/hematoma... Best wishes. see video
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Drainage after a breast lift

It is not uncommon that a bit of fluid oozes from an incision a week or two after surgery. Of course you should review this with your doctor.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Drainage after a breast lift

  After a breast lift surgery it is possible to experience a small amount of drainage. The most important step is to distinguish normal drainage from discharge that may suggest a much larger problem. If the drainage is yellowish or clear and appears along one small area of the incision, it is possible that this may be liquefied fat that is being expressed. This will soon stop and can be treated with local wound care and dressing changes. However if the drainage is dark or has a... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Probable seroma after breast lift.

Hi. I recommend a sonogram to make sure you do not have a liquid accumulation (seroma) in your breast after the breast lift. Late drainage is not normal.   See your surgeon.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Lifing, Augmentation, Recovery

Dear Jamie, a small amount of drainage from an incision can occur after any surgery.  In your case with an implant- please check in with your MD.  The drainage can be from a stitch, trauma to the site, a small bleed or an infection. With Warm Regards, Trevor M Born MD
Trevor M. Born, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon
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Drainage from Breast lift incision is most likely normal

Jamie, Most likely, nothing to worry about. But since you paid someone else with trained eyes to worry about such things, I would recommend you went back and should it to your surgeon. Let him/her check you out and reassure you.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Sounds normal

At your point of recovery, this doesn't sound surprising especially if you have no other signs of infection like redness, fever, or increasing pain.  Best to go back and see your doctor soon and have it checked out.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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