Is this inframammary Breast Augmentation incision infected at 22 days post op? (photos)

January 9, 2017
Asked By:jewells38 in Los Angeles, CA

I have been healing tremendously and so happy! At 20 days the scabbing started to separate from the incisions. As I was cleaning the incisions my pressure non-forcefully encouraged the left scab to come off. Followed by slight redness and discomfort for an hour. I took a shower and put steri-tape on both of my incisions. At day 22 I took the tape off and noticed a small amount of brown puss along with a very slight odour (left). Is this infected? Again, no pain or discomfort just worried.

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January 25, 2017

Answer: Possible complication

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January 25, 2017

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January 12, 2017

Answer: Is this inframammary Breast Augmentation incision infected at 22 days post op?

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January 12, 2017

Answer: Is this inframammary Breast Augmentation incision infected at 22 days post op?

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
January 12, 2017

Answer: Do you have an infection?

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 12, 2017

Answer: Do you have an infection?

Ira H. Rex lll, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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