Clear/yellow fluid one month post-op?

Question

I'm exactly one month post op and I'm still experiencing clear fluid drainage from my incisions. I had this same drainage about two weeks ago on my left breast and it went away, then last week it started on my right breast but stopped after a few days and has now started again on the left. I don't have any pain, fever, or open wounds. I should also note that I had a bad reaction to the steri strips but the rash, redness, and itching has gone down tremendously since I removed them two days ago.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

It looks like contact dermatitis from the steri strip adhesive.  Ask your surgeon if he recommends a hydrocortisone cream at this point.  Either way, it will clear up now that the strips are off.

Joseph G. Bauer, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and for your photos. Anytime there is a change in your recovery it's important to notify your surgeon. I would recommend you contacting him/her for further evaluation.

Robert Heck, MD, FACS · Answer

Because a change in your recovery is always worth discussing and evaluating i would recommend you returning to your surgeon's office for an evaluation. If you were my client I would definitely want to evaluate it in person. Good Luck!

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.Since you are experiencing some changes in your recovery I recommend contacting your surgeon to be evaluated. It is always better to be careful and cautius . Best of luck.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.Since there has been a change in your post op course, please contact your surgeon so he/she can examine you and recommend the most appropriate treatment plan at this time.

The best way to assess and give true
advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic
surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Director-Beverly
Hills Breast and Body Institute

#RealSelf100Surgeon

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Answer: Breast Augmentation/ Breast Implants / Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/ Breast Implant Revision Surgery

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