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

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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

Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Recovery can take as long as 6 weeks. At 2 weeks the scars are just about waterproof but the deeper scarring is still stiff and immature - this is probably causing you your pain! Ultimately 3 months is the golden figure when all tissues have settled fully.

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

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