Yellowish/Brown Discharge from incision after Breast Lift with Implants. I am 2 weeks PO. (photo)

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Hi, I'm 2 weeks PO and I've started seeing a weird yellow-ish/brown discharge leaking from my incisions on my left breast for the last few days and I'm concerned. My 2-week appointment is still 2 days away and I wanted to get some clarity before contacting my surgeon. The drainage also has a slight smell when I wipe it from the crease of my breast but I'm not sure if it's the drainage alone or if it's a combination of drainage and sweat. Does this look like this fat necrosis or an infection?

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

It may be fluid trapped between the incision and a steri strip or may be a small blister along the incision also from steris or other adhesive strips.  Usually this does not represent an infection.  However, let your surgeon know so he can decide whether this needs to be treated.

Megan Jack, MD · Answer

Great question!  It may be a little bit of old blood draining from the incision that was trapped under the skin and working its way out.  Does not necessarily mean you have an infection, especially if you do not have any other symptoms such as fever >101.5, redness, cloudiness to the drainage, etc.  To be safe, I would see if your surgeon would like you to come in early to check it.  In the meantime, ask if they have any dressing recommendations such as removing any tapes, dry gauze bandage changes several times per day etc.  Generally, keeping the skin as dry as possible when there is drainage will help it to heal a little faster.  Good luck!

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