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Bleeding, weeping and feeling like I'm being split in two. Any suggestions?

squirrelfoxAug 23, 2016
I had a breast reduction 15 days ago. Now I am still bleeding and one side is weeping. When I walk I feel like I am been split in two across where my cleavage was. Should I be concerned. I am due back to work but still very uncomfortable. Everything I have read seems to be recovered in 2 weeks with no pain! Thanks

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Dr. Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast)
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jan 30, 2019
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