Pus Coming out of Scar, Do I Need Antibiotics?

Question

i had a breast replacement implants 6 weeks ago, and i noticed a bit of puss is coming out in one place on one of the breasts,only just happened in the last day, what should i do, make a appointment to gp, to get antibiotics?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	Drainage from the incision may be a relatively benign process ( stitch access)  or a more serious issue ( infection possibly involving the breast implant).  Only evaluation by your plastic surgeon  will allow you to determine exact diagnosis and treatment options.

	Best wishes.

Vivek Bansal, MD · Answer

You need to see your surgeon and have an evaluation.  The drainage may be a stitch dissolving or an early skin infection.  Have a surgeon evaluation first.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

If in doubt, always call your doctor. Often, patients will say that they have 'pus' coming out of their wounds-when it's only serum. FYI:

	Serum is a clear yellowish fluid that is normal with all wound healing

	Pus is a thick, yellow/green fluid - it is never clear!

	Best wishes,

	Dr. H

Eric T. Emerson, MD, FACS · Answer

While the drainage may have no long term consequences, I would recommend that you go and see your surgeon asap--today.  This may be a very simple problem that can be treated with antibiotics.  If you wait, however, it may require surgery and removal of your implant.  Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

If you have a real  infection, then you should see your surgeon as soon as possible.  If you have something superficial like a stitch abscess that is fairly minor and may only need to be treated with local wound care, but an exam is key.

Pus Coming out of Scar, Do I Need Antibiotics?

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Answer: Drainage from incision

Answer: Drainage from incision

Answer: Breast infection

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Pus Coming out of Scar, Do I Need Antibiotics?

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Answer: Drainage from incision

Answer: Drainage from incision

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Answer: Breast infection

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