10 days pot op BA. Dark colored blood leaking from a opening in my incision. (photos)

Question

I recently got a breast augmentation done 5/24 they removed the bandages this past Thursday and just starting last night the right incision has been somewhat draining a darker colored blood. I've asked my ps about it and he said it's normal and that it's a good thing it's draining. I need a second opinion cause it hasn't stopped bleeding since last night. I do want to mention it is off and on but so far I've change the gauze 4-5 times since 5 am this morning.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  This old blood is from a liquefied hematoma resulting from surgery.  The important first step is determining what level the blood is present in - just the fat of your skin tissues or deeper around the implant.  I would recommend seeing your surgeon or an in-person evaluation.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Jaden.  While your photos and description do not appear to demonstrate significant concerns, I recommend that you see your plastic surgeon for evaluation to be certain that you are healing properly. Best of luck.

Erik Miles, MD, FACS · Answer

The dark blood that is coming out is old blood.  You had a hematoma or small blood collection that has now liquefied and is draining out. It could be from a small area just below the skin or it could be from inside the implant pocket. My recommendation is to follow up with your surgeon for an evaluation. Best wishes.

Vincent P. Marin, MD, FACS · Answer

It appears that you may have had a hematoma and it is starting to liquefy and leak out the incision. You could also have local bleeding at the skin incision site. Either way, this should be evaluated by your plastic surgeon in person. The sooner this is addressed the better as blood in the breast pocket significantly increases the risk for capsular contracture.

Gaurav Bharti, MD, FACS · Answer

Any time there is drainage from an incision and there is an implant I would recommend your surgeon evaluate you to ensure that everything is stable and healing appropriately.   Take care.

10 days pot op BA. Dark colored blood leaking from a opening in my incision. (photos)

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