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is it normal to still be spotting blood and yellow fluid 5 days after breast reduction?

WkIAug 10, 2018
Hey Im 5 days post breast reduction..recovering rather well, i had my dressings removed yesterday day and the difference is huge.. i had more than 2.8 pounds removed between my breasts, 1.8 from my left. My question is.. is it normal to still be spotting blood and yellow fluid? And my left breast feels really firm, it’s bruised and the nipple looks dark purple.. i couldnt take pics because i feel like fainting every time i look at them :(

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Dr. Charles Nduka, MD
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Answered on Aug 26, 2018
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