Bleeding at Incision Site After Breast Augmentation. Almost 2 Weeks Post Op., Normal? (photo)

Question

I am 12 days post op breast augmentation. On the first day my right breast was bleeding from the incision site. The nurse said this was normal. The bleeding stopped the same day. Last night I noticed a huge blood stain on my bandage tapes and some dried blood near my rib. The right breast bled again 11 days later. Is this normal? I can't see what's going on under the bandage tape because I am not allowed to take it off until week 4.

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

I would suggest going to your PS office, I would want to take the bandage off and make sure nothing was brewing underneath

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I would recommend that you see your surgeon today for an examintion and removal of dressings.  Best wishes on a speedy recovery.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your picture.  I would go back to your PS to see if he/she will remove the dressing to inspect the area.  

	Dr. ES

Kurtis Martin, MD · Answer

I would never leave a dressing on for 4 weeks. After 10-14 days it starts to smell and will increase your chance of infection. Ask your PS but I would remove the dressing to see whats going on under the dressing.

Zach Barnes, MD · Answer

It would be best to make an appointment and your surgeon can check everything out and remove the dressings.

Bleeding at Incision Site After Breast Augmentation. Almost 2 Weeks Post Op., Normal? (photo)

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