7 mnths po: I have a clear sticky discharge from one areola. Is it likely my silicone implant ruptured or is infected? (Photos)

November 11, 2017
Asked By:RSMember14371 in Charlotte, NC

Started developing extreme dry/cracked skin w/a clear sticky discharge from areola 3mo ago. My plastic surgeon thinks its just dry skin & maybe my milk ducts leaking. It dries into a yellow crust and sticks to eveeything. The skin on/around areola has become extremely discolored, itchy, red, cracked & raised. Moved out of state went to an urgent care, was prescribed clindamycin for 7 days due to bacteria presence found in discharge. 4wks later and its worsening. Getting scared, what should I do?

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November 13, 2017

Answer: 7 mnths po: I have a clear sticky discharge from one areola. Is it likely my silicone implant ruptured or is infected? (Photos)

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November 14, 2017

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