Is It normal to have brown discharge after 10 days of breast reduction surgery?

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I'm currently on Anti Biotic for detecting early redness on the incision. My breast don't hurt just soreness. The discharge usually leaks out after a 4 mile walk but it's very little.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for sharing your concerns with us. Ten days after Breast Reduction, it's not time enough to express a valid opinion of results.On the other hand, generally to avoid the normal p.o. swelling, I recommend to limit the arms movement for two weeks. Also it's not advisable to carry weight and take the antiinflamatory painkillers drugs.Finally, I recommend you always use a therapeutic bra.Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Brown leakage can be old blood,or seroma fluid as the likely sources. Best to see your doctor for appropriate management.

Karen Quigley, MD · Answer

Brown discharge usually represents some old blood from surgery that has liquefied and drains out but 10 days is a little early for this. You seem to be very active so I doubt anything too bad is going on, also since the amount of drainage is low. I would touch bases with your plastic surgeon to be on the safe side.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

A brown discharge typically reflects dried blood and would not be unusual. However, you should follow up with your plastic surgeon to rule out any issues.

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