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Having Pain As Well As White Stringy Substance Coming From Drains 1 Week Post Op. What To Do?

asked 7 months ago by MrsLaster2007 in Sacramento, ca
Latest answer by John P. Di Saia, MD
Question viewed 181 times
Tags: 1 week post-op, options, pain, white

The place where my drains are placed hurt really bad. Also I have white string like stuff coming out into the bulbs, is this normal? The pain med's that I have are not helping with all the pressure and this pain where the drains are inserted...is there anything I can do to ease the pressure?

4 answers to Having Pain As Well As White Stringy Substance Coming From Drains 1 Week Post Op. What To Do?

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Drain Questions after breast reduction

Hello, Have your surgeon take a look at your wounds and drains .The "stringy" stuff is likely normal though. I usually don't use drains after a reduction. They are often not needed. Best Regards, John Di Saia MD
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Pain at drain site

Pain at the drain site it not unusual and neither is "white, string like stuff." However, you should probably have your surgeon check to make sure that it is normal for you and there is nothing else going on. Sometimes gauze under the drain to protect it from rubbing directly on the skin can help but your surgeon should check you and can make suggestions. You may need a different pain medication, for example. Good luck to you.
Margaret Skiles, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon
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Drains After Breast Surgery?

Thank you for the question. What you are experiencing with the drains ( including the “white stringy substance”) is normal. Sometimes the discomfort around drains can be decreased by using a supportive gauze dressing/tape that prevents movement of the drain and friction on the skin next to the drain. Make sure there is no tension/pulling on the drain as well. Please follow the plastic surgery to check for signs of infection around the drain that may also... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction

Pain at the drain sites are common. The stringy material is probably coagulated blood products. Does not sound like an infection. Please have your plastic surgeon check it.
Shahin Javaheri, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

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