Is yellow drainage a normal part of the wound healing process after a Breast Augmentation? (photos)

September 11, 2016
Asked By:DallTx87 in Dallas, TX

My incision tore in the junction under my right breast after an anchor lift. Surgery was done on Aug2 and the tear developed a few weeks after. I have been keeping the wound moist with aquaphore and occasionally applying gentamicin. I use gauze or a folded maxi pad to cover the wound, bc my skin is sensitive to adhesives. Does it appear to be healing just fine or should I be concerned about the yellow discharge/mucus residue left behind? Is this present bc of an infection or bc I keep it moist?

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