Breast reduction 3 months ago. Right side had been leaking fat and was cut open again last week to redo the sutures.

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It's been draining pretty bad since the first surgery and started to again 2 days after the second surgery. It also has a funky odor. Is this normal and how long should it take for it to stop draining? It only happened on the right side and the left side has been perfect.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mel_0182,I understand your concern. That type of wound is not uncommon after breast reduction. It is usually caused by poor blood flow. I would suggest you to follow your surgeon's instructions and keep your wound clean and covered. It can take few weeks or months for wound to fully heal. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

can happen as you are experiencing.  Funky odors usually suggests infection and the wound would do better if opened up completely.  Allow shower to wash the wound out and let your surgeon tell you waht kinds of wound care you will need to do.  Do not allow the wound to dry out as that would be the worst for it.  Photos would help us better understand what you are going through bit its easy to imagine with your description.

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