Puss Coming out of my Breast? (photo)

Question

I dont know what's happening Please explain...I was changing my bandages for my Nipple Areola Necrosis (which is on my right breast) and Noticed Puss Oozing out of my left brest (OMG) do i have an infection???

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

While the fluid may represent fat necrosis or fluid collection, this could represent infection. If there was a concern like this following breast reduction, I would recommend an exam by the plastic surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The picture demonstrates a wound healing complication and possibly an infection as well. Antibiotics, wound toilet, and close supervision by the plastic surgeon or part of the treatment.

Scott Loessin, MD · Answer

The situation is one that needs that needs urgent medical attention if indeed is truly puss please follow up with the surgeon who performed the procedure.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD · Answer

It is not clear whether this drainage that you have represents a significant infection or could be related to other issues such as fat necrosis, superficial wound separation and irritation, etc. More of your history as well as a physical examination would be beneficial in order to make the appropriate diagnosis. You should contact your surgeon and request to be seen unless this is an "ongoing" issue that he/she is already aware of.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

You have a very regent situation that NEEDS immediate IN PERSON care!!! Please call your surgeon ASAP or seek urgent care.

Robert Kratschmer, MD · Answer

Thanks for your questions and photos.  I would recommend contacting your PS immediately or go to the ER for evaluation.  Pus drainage, such as yours, more than likely means there is an underlying infection in your breast.  The wound needs to be addressed by a physician in person.

	 

	Robert Kratschmer, MD

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

This drainage can represent a deep infection, a superficial infection, fat necrosis, seroma fluid, and possible old hematoma to name a few. Best to be seen in person and preferably by your surgeon to have a proper evaluation.

George J. Beraka, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi.

	See your plastic surgeon right away or see someone else.  You do look like you have an infection, and you need culture, antibiotics, and a sonogram to see if you have an abscess which requires drainage.  Also Silvadene cream to necrotic area.

Puss Coming out of my Breast? (photo)

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