Is it normal to notice blood accumulating on steri strips covering inframammary incisions 4 days after implant surgery? (Photo)

January 30, 2016
Asked By:alaurabell in New York, NY

I had 300cc placed under the muscle through inframammary incisions. I noticed my steristrips have accumulated more blood over the last couple days. Day 2 after surgery there was a small amount of redness visible on steristrips. It is now day 4 post op and there is even more blood visible. Is this normal or something I should be worried about? I was out and about for a few hours today so Im wondering if I over exerted myself too soon. I have included pictures of my incisions. Please let me know.

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