Is it normal that almost 2 months out from surgery 1 breast is not healing and I have this pus draining?

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6 weeks post reduction surgery I developed a staph infection. It resulted in a small opening in the nipple and puss has been draining for 3 weeks now. At this three week point an S-Scar is falling off and I have a new opening with pus coming out. In addition I have fat necrosis. I was given a 10 days of antibiotic and completed that.

Kelly Killeen, MD, FACS · Answer

Although the complications you are describing are not normal, they certainly are not uncommon.  It sounds from your description you may benefit from a minor procedure to clean up the area and remove the fat necrosis as it may, or may have already become infected.  I'm sorry you are dealing with this, please follow-up with your surgeon to determine the best plan for you.

Frederic H. Corbin, MD (license restricted) · Answer

Sorry for your problem and I would see your surgeon or other expert in the area and get the problem appropriately managedDr Corbin

Is it normal that almost 2 months out from surgery 1 breast is not healing and I have this pus draining?

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