Hello, I'm 12 weeks breast reduction post op, and my right breast still has a few hard swollen spots. Today they started to ache and then I noticed that the nipple had brown discharge. I have had that breast drained at my 6 week appointment but not since. Is this a seroma and will my body just take care of itself? or is this something worst and I will have to go back in to have it looked at. thanks note: I had almost 10lbs removed between both breast. This side was worked on the most
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Answer: Brown Discharge at 12 Weeks after Breast Reduction
Infections after breast reduction are not common. Choosing a qualified board certified plastic surgeon performing surgery in an accredited facility is the best way to reduce your risk although it can never be completely eliminated. Breast reduction procedures have a very high patient...
I agree with the other responses in that breast reduction surgery is not too painful and most patients do very well with oral pain medications and are off of them quickly. I no longer use pain pumps for any procedure as the cost is high and the function is not consistent. They often leak, ...
Most plastic surgeons have before and after photos to give patients an idea of the results that can be expected. However, it is not mandatory to show patients photos of former patients.