Yellow Discharge After Breast Uplift Surgery

February 16, 2011
Asked By:ASK5586 in Orlando

Approx 3 weeks ago I had uplift breast surgery. Stitches were removed 1 week ago. My right breast has widend the vertical cut and is now discharging yellow liquid. What does this mean? Is it infected? Do I need to get stitches again? Will the skin continue to spread apart? Help!

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Seperation in vertical scar.

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 1, 2015

Answer: Seperation in vertical scar.

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 18, 2011

Answer: Breat lift healing issues are uncommon

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 18, 2011

Answer: Breat lift healing issues are uncommon

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 13, 2015

Answer: Wound separation (dehiscence) following a breast lift

March 13, 2015

Answer: Wound separation (dehiscence) following a breast lift

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March 30, 2015

Answer: You need to see your doctor

March 30, 2015

Answer: You need to see your doctor

February 2, 2016

Answer: Separation of incision

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February 2, 2016

Answer: Separation of incision

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