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.
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June 4, 2018
Answer: 10 days pot op BA. Dark colored blood leaking from a opening in my incision.
The photo indicates that you’ve undergone an augmentation/mastopexy, not a simple augmentation. Usually this procedure requires significant skin undermining, which is associated with skin swelling (edema) after surgery. Any compression (brassiere) on top of that will cause ripples. This s...
Wounds take 6-8 weeks to heal and they do not heal uniformly. If you are concerned about poor healing or infection, please speak to your plastic surgeon.
Damage to the intercostobrachial cutaneous nerve can cause radiating/numb upper inner arm pain. Capsular contracture, in continuity with the nerve, could also be exacerbating your symptoms. This is something you should discuss with your plastic surgeon.
