Two days ago i noticed a foul smell and a tiny bit of brownish/reddish discharge on my right incision at the bottom of my areola. Called my doctor and he said to take off steri strips and wash the area. I tried taking off the steri strips and at the bottom of the areola where the discharge is coming from looked like it was peeling off and there was some white gooey stuff. i taped it back and called my Doctors office they said to go in tomorrow so he can remove the steri strips. I'm worried.
October 24, 2012
Answer: Foul Smell after Breast Lift/Augmentation?
Thank you for the question.
You are doing the correct thing in following up closely with your plastic surgeon. You should have some peace of mind, that the most common cause of the “foul smell” in your case would be fluid accumulation underneath the stairs strips. It is very likely that you will find that once these tapes have been removed, the incision line cleaned, and the area has been “aired out”, that the foul smell will dissipate. Of course, there are other “more concerning” causes of foul smell; this is why close follow-up with your plastic surgeon is appropriate.
Best wishes
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October 24, 2012
Answer: Foul Smell after Breast Lift/Augmentation?
Thank you for the question.
You are doing the correct thing in following up closely with your plastic surgeon. You should have some peace of mind, that the most common cause of the “foul smell” in your case would be fluid accumulation underneath the stairs strips. It is very likely that you will find that once these tapes have been removed, the incision line cleaned, and the area has been “aired out”, that the foul smell will dissipate. Of course, there are other “more concerning” causes of foul smell; this is why close follow-up with your plastic surgeon is appropriate.
Best wishes
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October 30, 2012
Answer: The drainage can involve superficial or deep area
Hello,
Thank you for the question. Drainage is an indication of delayed healing. The source of this can be superficial or deep. A superficial infection is nor as serious as a deep infection that involves the implant. Hang in there and see your plastic surgeon for an evaluation.
All the best,
Dr Remus Repta
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October 30, 2012
Answer: The drainage can involve superficial or deep area
Hello,
Thank you for the question. Drainage is an indication of delayed healing. The source of this can be superficial or deep. A superficial infection is nor as serious as a deep infection that involves the implant. Hang in there and see your plastic surgeon for an evaluation.
All the best,
Dr Remus Repta
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