Discharge After Breast Augmentation Stitches Removed

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After having the breast augmentation stiches removed there's liquid discharge. I had a breast augmantation 12 days ago. The stitches were removed 8 days after the surgery. 
I believe there was a stitch rupture because there is a small hole in the incision around the nipple. This "hole" bleed in the first day after the stitches removal, but for the past three days there has been a liquid discharge from the incision, it looks a lot like milk (I have never been pregnant). 
Is it an infection? What should I do? Sorry for my English, it's not my first language.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Occasionally a transected breat duct will leak milk or drainage for 2-3 weeks after a procedure. When this happens, I advise my patients in wound care and frequent cleansings and may prescribe an antibiiotic. In any case you should speak with surgeon about your concerns.

Christopher L. Hess, MD · Answer

Discharge from incisions 12 days after surgery is not normal.  The "hole" that you mention has nothing to due with a stitch that came out.  You're having some wound breakdown.  The white discharge could very well be an infection.  Other possibilities include a seroma or fluid collection or hematoma or blood clot.  Either way your surgeon needs to be on top of this.  An infection can usually be dealt with easily with high dose antibiotics.  
Don't be afraid to see your surgeon every few days until you are out of the woods.

Nina S. Naidu, MD, FACS · Answer

You should speak to your surgeon about the discharge. This does sound like a benign leak from a transected duct, but an infection should certainly be ruled out. I would advise seeing your surgeon as soon as you can. Good luck.

George J. Beraka, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi.
Whatever it is, it sounds serious, and you shoud see your doctor right away.  You could have an infection or a liquid collection (seroma).

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