Is Drainage from Breast Lift Incision Normal?

While some drainage is okay, I suggest you see your surgeon to rule out any possible complications, such as hematoma or seroma.

Dear Jamie, a small amount of drainage from an incision can occur after any surgery.  In your case with an implant- please check in with your MD.  The drainage can be from a stitch, trauma to the site, a small bleed or an infection.
With Warm Regards,
Trevor M Born MD

Thank you for the question.

The small amount of drainage from a breast lifting incision line is probably nothing to worry about;  however, it is best to be examined in person to rule out complications such as stitch abscess, infection, drainage of a seroma/hematoma...

Best wishes.

It is not uncommon that a bit of fluid oozes from an incision a week or two after surgery. Of course you should review this with your doctor.

 

After a breast lift surgery it is possible to experience a small amount of drainage. The most important step is to distinguish normal drainage from discharge that may suggest a much larger problem. If the drainage is yellowish or clear and appears along one small area of the incision, it is possible that this may be liquefied fat that is being expressed. This will soon stop and can be treated with local wound care and dressing changes. However if the drainage is dark or has a foul odor, it is essential to visit with your plastic surgeon as quickly as possible so that they may determine if the drainage is from a deeper collection of blood, fluid or an infection. Your plastic surgeon may recommend antibiotics or a small procedure to remove this excess fluid collection.