Is it normal to have one of my drain tubes leaking after breast reduction surgery?

June 27, 2015
Asked By:bluejeans56 in North Carolina, NC

Both breasts have drains in them but the left one is leaking at the entry site. From what I can see the tube is still in the breast but fluid is leaking onto my breast binder. Is this ok?

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June 28, 2015

Answer: Oozing after breast reduction is common

June 28, 2015

Answer: Oozing after breast reduction is common

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