Lower Breast Turning Reddish 3 Weeks Post Op Breast Reduction? (photo)

I just noticed within the past 24 hours that my left breast has turned very reddish from my nipple under. It's not in pain and doesn't exactly feel hot to the touch but I still don't have much pain in it. I did have a very large breast reduction surgery done. I know my skin will get dry but I don't remember anyone saying anything about this. It doesn't hurt but I have had some pains I've just chaulked up to having a massive surgery 3 weeks ago and still a lot of healing to do.

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4 Doctor Answers | Asked by Vivsba in New York City

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There may be some non-viable fat

Hello, Its certainly difficult to know from the photo and even your plastic surgeon will not be able to tell with certainty. If you do not have drainage of any kind, no fevers, etc I suspect your plastic surgeon will just keep a close eye on you and place you on some oral antibiotics. It sounds like you may be experiencing hyperemia, which is an increase in blood supply to the skin of the area in question. This may occur when there is some fat that is struggling in... more

Redness of the lower breast after reduction

New onset redness could suggest an infection among several things. It is best to see your surgeon to be properly evaluated.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Redness 3 weeks after breast reduction

This is not a normal result at three weeks. It could be anything from skin sloughing to an infection, including cellulitis. See your plastic surgeon immediately.