Bled through my steri strips 10 days post op? (Photo)

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10 days post Op- 450 cc saline breast augmentation, under the boob. Bled through steri strip...However, my doctor just looked at them yesterday and said they looked great and that it was normal for a little bleeding but today the left one starting bleeding so much it went though the steri strip. Left a message at my doctors office but i'm freaked out! Should i be worried?

Peter D. Geldner, MD · Answer

Bleeding through a steri-strip by itself, is not a great cause for concern. The real question is how does the breast look, by itself, as well as compared to the other breast. I would suggest that you keep the area clean and protected. See your surgeon soon, but don't necessarily freak out. See what they say after they see you in person. Good luck.

James M. Sheridan, MD · Answer

Dear bellamacd1700,Thank you for yor question,I do not think you should freak out.  Some bleeding is normal, however if the bloody drainage is continual and in large amounts I would ask to come into the office and see your surgeon.  If the side that is having the drainage is markedly more swollen than the other, then again, I would go see your surgeon; if not then I think you can relax.  Follow your surgeon's advice.  Hoep this helpsJames Sheridan, MD

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

The photos that you show are certainly within normal limits following breast augmentation.  Bleeding would only be a concern if one breast became much more swollen than the other breast and was painful and felt extremely tight.  I would encourage you to relax and wait to hear from your surgeon.

Bled through my steri strips 10 days post op? (Photo)

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