Still weeping from under left breast 4 weeks post op BR, normal? (photos)

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I had a BR exactly 4 weeks and 2 days ago. My left breast is still weeping a clear/creamy looking substance just a tiny tiny amount creating a dot on my non wired bra with the circumference of around 5-7mm so nothing major but i was just wondering if this is normal and if the T junction looks okay ?

Caroline Payne, MSc, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Hello
This is a typical area to have a slight wound problem. The photos show a wound that is healing and a little wet so that the skin appears white on the edges. I have seen this a couple of times and its not to worry about as it is the point where 3 pieces of skin come together and it is the tightest point of skin closure. A few more days to a week and keeping it from getting too wet will see it heal up.Try not to irritate the area with your bra and put something non sticking, soft and non-abrasive in the area to help it to heal even quicker. It doesn't look infected. Hope this helps.

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

This is normally seen in patients who have undergone a breast reduction surgery. This area is a common site for wound opening after surgery as it is the tightest point and is the part where three wounds meet. However, keeping the area clean and making sure it does not stay wet would be enough to avoid complications involving scar healing.

Erica Anderson, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, you are healing well. Small amount of drainage that you describe is not worrisome. It will heal. Best wishes.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Brunette,Thanks for the question and photos.That area can take several months to finally heal over (most common area that stays open following a breast reduction).  You can ask your surgeon if you can start using Mupirocin antibiotic ointment or if there is some scar still remaining, wet to dry dressings to help clean up the edges a bit.Best of luck.Dr T

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It can take a while for the wounds to heal.  Wet to dry dressing changes are usually the way to go for most superficial wounds like yours.  Good luck.

Alex Kim, MD · Answer

The weeping of the wound is due to the separation of the skin at the inverted T junction.  This is relatively common occurrence.  It may take a little more time, but the wound will close by its own with local wound care - such as antibiotic ointment.  Sometimes underlying sutures may need to be removed.  At the end, it will leave a small scar, but it tends to soften over time.  See your plastic surgeon for follow up.Best,Alex Kim, MD

Neil T. Chen, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. 
If your closure is done with dissolving sutures, it can sometimes have this type of weeping. See your surgeon to make sure this is not due to infection or other healing problem.Keep in mind the response is provided without examination and you should see your surgeon for your specific situation.

Still weeping from under left breast 4 weeks post op BR, normal? (photos)

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