I had a breast reduction a week ago. I have dark red blood coming from my incision. Is this normal?

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I had a breast reduction a week ago. I didn't any any drains and now at the bottom of my breast I have dark red blood oozing from my incision. My doctor told me it was just old blood and for me not to worry. That if it proceeded to leak after Tuesday he would but a drain in it. Is this normal?

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

Sounds like you have a blood collection that is draining.  Your doctor appears to have a plan for you...

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Sounds unusual but you did not post any photos so very hard to advise. Either see your chosen surgeon on Monday or seek paid in person second opinions from ONLY plastic surgeons..

R. Stewart Collins, MD · Answer

Some drainage from the incisions following breast reduction is common.   Agree with your plastic surgeon; dark blood is old blood.  Would keep dry gauze over the incisions until they stop oozing.

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