I'm four weeks post-op. My breast has been leaking moderately for appprox 3 weeks. Am I lactating, or is this post-op discharge? Should I be worried?
Answer: Surgery Can Stimulate Lactation Although your question isn’t totally clear, I’m assuming that you’re referring to post-operative nipple discharge.It’s important to realize that breast surgery can occasionally stimulate lactation.This is usually a self-limited process that resolves with the passage of time.Nevertheless, it should be evaluated and monitored by your surgeon.It’s important to rule out other causes of nipple discharge and to make sure that secondary complications such as infection don’t develop.When these steps are taken, most patients have a relatively uneventful recovery.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Surgery Can Stimulate Lactation Although your question isn’t totally clear, I’m assuming that you’re referring to post-operative nipple discharge.It’s important to realize that breast surgery can occasionally stimulate lactation.This is usually a self-limited process that resolves with the passage of time.Nevertheless, it should be evaluated and monitored by your surgeon.It’s important to rule out other causes of nipple discharge and to make sure that secondary complications such as infection don’t develop.When these steps are taken, most patients have a relatively uneventful recovery.
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Answer: Discharge after Breast Surgery
Thank you for your question.
It is difficult to know if you are having "leaking" from the nipple/areola or the incision. Discharge from the nipple/areola after breast surgery because the milk ducts have been manipulated. This discharge should stop spontaneously. If the "leaking" is from the incision lines, you should make sure your plastic surgeon sees you and examines you to make sure that all is fine.
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Answer: Discharge after Breast Surgery
Thank you for your question.
It is difficult to know if you are having "leaking" from the nipple/areola or the incision. Discharge from the nipple/areola after breast surgery because the milk ducts have been manipulated. This discharge should stop spontaneously. If the "leaking" is from the incision lines, you should make sure your plastic surgeon sees you and examines you to make sure that all is fine.
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September 22, 2010
Answer: Leaking after Breast Lift needs to be Evaluated by your Surgeon
Anytime that you have leaking from your incision, especially for an extended period of time, then you need to be evaluated by your surgeon. You need to go soon rather than later if you have any pus or fever or chills.
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Answer: Leaking after Breast Lift needs to be Evaluated by your Surgeon
Anytime that you have leaking from your incision, especially for an extended period of time, then you need to be evaluated by your surgeon. You need to go soon rather than later if you have any pus or fever or chills.
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November 25, 2013
Answer: Depends on the type and location of the discharge after Breast Lift I'm assuming you mean nipple discharge. I have seen patients having milk discharge in the peri-operative time. I would alert your plastic surgeon to it. He will follow it for some time and if needed additional tests might be ordered. If the discharge is from your incisions, you need to show it to your doctor ASAP. Best of luck!
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Answer: Depends on the type and location of the discharge after Breast Lift I'm assuming you mean nipple discharge. I have seen patients having milk discharge in the peri-operative time. I would alert your plastic surgeon to it. He will follow it for some time and if needed additional tests might be ordered. If the discharge is from your incisions, you need to show it to your doctor ASAP. Best of luck!
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February 1, 2009
Answer: Several underlying factors causing discharge after breast lift Did you have implants as well? Is this discharge from the nipple or incision? Does it a have an odor? Is it white (pus-like), bloody, clear, or oily? Is the skin black? Do you have a fever or are the wound edges red? All of these may be indicative of the underlying problem and may represent different causes. Generally lactation occurs from the nipple with a clearing whitish drainage with minimal odor and frequently ocurs with placement of implants. Please consult with your physician to evaluate other possible causes.
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Answer: Several underlying factors causing discharge after breast lift Did you have implants as well? Is this discharge from the nipple or incision? Does it a have an odor? Is it white (pus-like), bloody, clear, or oily? Is the skin black? Do you have a fever or are the wound edges red? All of these may be indicative of the underlying problem and may represent different causes. Generally lactation occurs from the nipple with a clearing whitish drainage with minimal odor and frequently ocurs with placement of implants. Please consult with your physician to evaluate other possible causes.
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