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How Long Will Drainage Last After a Breast Lift?

asked 4 months ago by Sara9447
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: 4 days post-op, drainage, duration, normal

i had a breast lift 4 days ago and there is a little clear yellowish fluid draining from my right breast in one spot on the incision around my nipple is this normal and how long should this last? i dont have any other signs of an infection that i know of how many days should i wait before i become concerned? thanks

3 answers to How Long Will Drainage Last After a Breast Lift?

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Drainage from breasts

It sounds like from your description that there is minot healing issues that are causing a bit of a leak. Usualy this stops pretty quickly. Follow the instructions of your surgeon.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Drainage after Mastopexy?

Thank you for the question. Your description of a “liberal yellowish fluid draining from one spot” is not too concerning. Occasionally, patients may have a superficial opening ( possibly related to a stitch "spitting”). I would suggest that you keep the area clean ( sterile dressing) and continue close follow-up with your plastic surgeon. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Clear yellowish drainage 4 days after breast lift is not of concern (usually)!

At this stage of your recovery, a tiny incisional opening draining clear yellowish fluid is entirely normal. This can be a bit of serum (like blister fluid) or a tiny droplet of fat necrosis (dead fat cells break down and their fatty content is clear and yellow). This is a normal part of the healing process and should seal shut and stop draining in a day or so more. I always tell my patients that this spot should be kept clean and dressed with a gauze bandage, since fluid coming out can... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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