I underwent BR surgery on 5/10/18 and as soon as I was cleared to change my gauze and shower (about 2 days later), i noticed yellow discharge that wouldn't scab up. I keep dressing it and dressing it and now I am day 10 and it seems to be opening up. I have no fever, and it doesn't seem to be hot. Im not sure if it hurt due to being numb down there. Any thoughts?
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After reviewing your photos and with the time frame of 3 weeks after surgery I would recommend that you have a debridement of the devitalized tissue sooner rather than later. It is my experience that after a certain amount of time the devitalized tissue can act as a starting point for a w...
Ben Brown, MD (license emergency restriction) says:
Hello rsam123,
Thanks for sharing your experience after surgery. It's not uncommon to have asymmetric bruising and firmness after breast reduction surgery. After all, the breasts are not identical twins. Often, plastic surgeons find that the anatomy of the breasts is subtly different. This can...
Thanks for the question. After 4-6 weeks your operation area is totally healed and yes you can do weightlifting and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.
