I had breast reduction surgery on 1/8/18 but a couple days ago I noticed foul smelling pus coming from my incision site. I saw my PS yesterday who said it isn’t anything to be worried about and to wash with soap, keep it dry, and put a band aid on it. My next appointment with him isn’t until 2/6/17 and I am worried that the wound is getting worse and may need more care than I am giving it. The other breast is starting to leak the same pus. What should I do?
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Hi Brooke,
You are still early in the healing process. You most likely had some scar tissue form after the infection which may or may not resolve on its own or with massage. Dont give up hope, it may still soften up quite a bit. If you have some scar that doesnt soften and remains indented,...
Thank you so much for your question! I tell my patient's they will have swelling in their breasts after a breast reduction and they will settle into their final size around 4-6 months after the surgery. Eight weeks after surgery is still very early in the process of breast reduction, so you w...
