What is leaking from my breast? (Photo)

October 4, 2015
Asked By:emilysouthard in Pineville, LA

I am 4 weeks post op from having breast augmentation. My right breast is hard, swollen, and was very pain but pain has lessened. Now my stitches seem to be infected and are leaking clear yellow fluid. The stitches are scheduled to come out in 2 days, 3 weeks post op. What does this sound like?

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Answer: 4 Weeks Post Op Breast Augmentation - Right breast implant issues

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Answer: 4 Weeks Post Op Breast Augmentation - Right breast implant issues

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Answer: Speak to your plastic surgeon

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Answer: Emergency

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Answer: Emergency

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October 5, 2015

Answer: Breast hard, painful, swollen, and leaking fluid at 1 month post-op

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Answer: Breast hard, painful, swollen, and leaking fluid at 1 month post-op

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October 5, 2015

Answer: Infected seroma

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October 5, 2015

Answer: Infected seroma

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