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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October 5, 2015
Answer: 4 Weeks Post Op Breast Augmentation - Right breast implant issues
There are as many different types and shapes of nipples as there are people. Although it may not look like you think it should does not mean it is not normal. Your nipples are certainly within the range of what I would call normal.
In my opinion, if caught early, hematoma is best treated by returning to the operating room opening the incision, washing out the blood, finding the source of the bleeding and stopping it. Small hematomas, especially if caught late may be allowed to liquify over 10-12 days, then can be ...
It is possible to do a reduction as a free nipple graft procedure and get a really small breast as a result. I would suggest you do that. You may need to have a psychologist or psychiatrist consult to confirm to your plastic surgeon that this is what you want. People present to plastic surgeons...