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Is Drainage from Breast Lift Incision Normal?

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 Doctor Answers | Asked by jamie in picktown in ohio

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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

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

13 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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

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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.

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

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

35 reviews

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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.

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