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Is It Normal to Have Post Op Accumulation of Blood at the Incision Line?

asked 1 year ago by Liftmeup8 in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Paul S. Gill, MD
Question viewed 356 times
Tags: female, incision, swelling

I had a breast lift 3 weeks ago. There is a dark line which looks like blood down the verticle incision. A couple of days ago after a hot shower, my right breast drained some old blood. The incision looked slightly pink, but today, a dark line of blood accumulated again. My doctor said it's normal but i'm concerned. Also, my skin is swollen about a quarter inch in each direction around the blood line. On a separate note, my skin is itching like crazy. what do i do?

4 answers to Is It Normal to Have Post Op Accumulation of Blood at the Incision Line?

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Blood and swelling at incision line may need another recheck.

If your doctor examined this area and said it was fine, I would believe him . . . unless things have changed since then, at which time I would schedule another visit to make sure your incisions are not developing a superficial infection which may have entered where the blood drained. The old blood draining out is not unusual, though I always worry a bit that any site of drainage is a potential site for infection to enter, which is why a return visit may be necessary based on the swelling... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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Wound healing issues after breast lift

It is difficult to give an accurate diagnosis without a physical exam.  My guess is that you had a small hematoma (blood collection) which drained.   This could also be some superficial skin loss (epidermolysis) or full thickness skin loss due to excess tension on the skin causing ischemia. If your surgeon has evaluated you and thinks everything is fine, I would trust him.   Many patients experience mild wound healing issues during cosmetic surgery that will not affect... more
Paul S. Gill, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Woudn issues after breast lift

Hard to say without an exam, but you may have a small hematoma that is draining and causing bruising along the suture line. Follow closely with your surgeon.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Wound healing problems with breast lift (mastopexy

IT is difficult to tell what process is going on from your description.The concern is greater if an implant is in place. Remain in close contact with your surgeon who is best equipped to manage your wound care.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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