Seeing yellow in stitch area. Is this normal? (Photo)

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Hello I'm 7 days post op I had a breast implants at first I seen a little blood it stoped and now I see some yellow greenish discharge on my gauze and a little in the stitch area is this normal?

Pedy Ganchi, MD · Answer

Hello,A small amount of yellow or bloody discharge is not uncommon after a breast lift or reduction.  It usually resolves in a few days and will be checked by your surgeon in the early post-operative period.  If the drainage increases, turns green or opaque  and  is accommodated by pain and redness of the skin, it could signal infection.  Follow-up with your surgeon to ensure the discharge is not threatening.Warm regards,Dr. Pedy Ganchi                                                                                                                                               Village Plastic Surgery

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

It is not uncommon to have a discharge of various colors for up to three weeks after breast lift surgery. But when concerned, it’s always a good idea to keep your surgeon in the loop. To read more, click on the link below.
Dr. Ted Eisenberg
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Gregory Baum, MD · Answer

Based on your photos and history, it sounds like you may have a little fibrinous exudate (human glue) on the gauze and this is not all that surprising after a breast lift/augmentation at 1 week postop. If it continues then I would call your PS to let him/her know but I think you look like you are doing fine at this point. Best wishes.

Anup Patel, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

It has only been a week since your surgery, so a small amount of discharge is normal. It is important that you keep your surgeon aware of your healing process to ensure the best result and safety. Follow-up with your surgeons office to let them know what is going on and the details of the discharge to see if it may be abnormal.

Sanjiv Kayastha, MD · Answer

It is not unusual to see a small amount of spotty drainage a week after surgery. Yellow drainage can be normal. Green drainage could signal an infection. Call your surgeon and discuss your concerns with them.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Some mild drainage is not uncommon  during the early post-op period.   If you are concerned review this with your surgeon.

Seeing yellow in stitch area. Is this normal? (Photo)

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