Is It Normal to Have Clear Bloody Fluid Leaking out of the Incision Site 15 Days Post-op?

I am a 27 year old female that had a tummy tuck and breast implants, my belly button got infected and came out positive for sidimonus, now I'm 15 days post-op and my right breast incision started draining a clearish bloody fluid that drips and saturated the gauze in a 12 hour period, is this normal?

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Drainage from breast implant incision

At 15 days postop, what you are describing from a breast augmentation incision is distinctly NOT normal. You should call your doctor's office right now and ask to be seen asap.

Indication of a Potential Breast Infection

Regarding: "27 year old female that had a tummy tuck and breast implants, my belly button got infected and came out positive for sidimonus, now I'm 15 days post-op and my right breast incision started draining a clearish bloody fluid that drips and saturated the gauze in a 12 hour period, is this normal?" Pseudomonas infections are not common and may be hard to eradicate. Moreover, ANY infection in the body can theoretically spread to and involve any implants (heart valves,... more

Fluid drainage from breast mommy makeover tummy tuck breast augmentation

Hi, It is not the usual course of events to develop drainage from a breast augmentation with or without a breast lift. The fact that you have had a pseudomonas infection is not a good part of your story. Bugs love foreign bodies and implants. It is possible that your drainage is due to a brewing infection around the implant. This also can show up with a redness of the breast or fever. The usual course of events with an... more

Fluid leaking from an incision after cosmetic surgery

Sometimes, this can be a stitch coming out that didn't dissolve and other times it may be a hole that needs to be closed. See your plastic surgeon soon to make sure everything is okay.

Infection after surgery

I think you know the answer to your question - no it is not normal. We must assume that you are currently on antibiotics though you do not say so in your post. It is imperative that you take the right antibiotic to stop the infection from spreading. You need to have a frank discussion with your surgeon who is currently in the best position to treat you. If the infection does not visibly respond to antibiotics within a couple of days ask for an infectious disease consult to make sure the... more

Abdominoplasty and drainage

I would recommend consulting your surgeon. Drainage from incision may occur at this point in time of your recovery, but should be assessed by your surgeon to rule out any complications. Signs of infection, for example, include fevers chills abnormal swelling and redness. Best wishes.

Abnormal drainage from breast wound after 14 days

It is not typical to see any drainage from breast augmentation wounds this far out from surgery. While a small area of the wound may have a delay in healing and still have a "raw" or open area which drains like a "scab" on your knee, this is something that should be evaluated immediately by your surgeon. If you do have a wound infection it needs to be treated immediately if the implant is to be salvaged. Good luck!

IT COULD BE NORMAL,BUT!

You must be evaluated by your doctor to evaluate for infection. If your breast is tender or swollen, this needs toi be addressed now. It could be as simple as suture spitting out but you must be seen.

Drainage from breast at 15 days postop must be evaluated

The situation that you are describing is not "normal" and is even more concerning given your pseudomonas infection involving the abdomen. It is possible that the drainage could be related to a deep suture coming through the skin("spitting suture") BUT an infection of your breast must be strongly considered and ruled out. You need to immediately contact your surgeon and have your situation assessed.

Fluid from breast incision

It is not normal to have a lot of fluid from a breast incision 2 weeks after surgery, and the presence of a breast implant and your history of the abdominal infection make it all the more concerning. Your surgeon will want to know about this and examine you to determine if there is an infection or fluid collection.