My incision is leaking from pin sized hole near the incision scar after 5.5 weeks Breast Augmentation. Is this normal?(photo)

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I had ba 4 months ago then I had to go back and have corrective scar surgery & implants taken out & pockets cleaned now 5 & a half weeks I've had nothing but problems had a caliform infection. Redness & fluid near the scar,ive been on iv antibiotics & oral antibiotics for the last 6 weeks & it's started leaking again a light yellow /brown sticky fluid & I've got a bad cold? I'm still on oral antibiotics. Is it possible to get another infection? Are black scabs normal too on scar?

John Nguyen, MD, FACS · Answer

Given your history of wound healing issues from this first surgery, I would err on the side of caution and assume that this is not normal.  Communicate with your surgeon soon.  Good luck
and be safe.John T.
Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board
Certified Plastic Surgeon

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Thank you for your pictures. I think it's imperative that you revisit this with your plastic surgeon. You certainly can have another infection. You may be best served by having the implant removed and treated with antibiotics  and revisiting potential reaugmentation three months later.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

It is not normal to have fluid leaking from the wounds.  This is an implant contamination/infection until proven otherwise.  In fact, you may not have a cold, you may be sick from your implant infection.  You should be seen by the plastic surgeon immediately.  Typically the implants need to come out and stay out for months before they can be put back in.

Dana Goldberg, MD · Answer

At 5 weeks after surgery, it's not normal to have black scabs or leaking fluid. In my opinion, this is infection until proven otherwise.  Please call your plastic surgeon and ask to be seen as soon as possible. You may need the implant to be removed for a few months for the infection to actually resolve. I'm sorry you are in this situation, and I wish you the best of luck.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Unfortunately you need complete removal of the implants ASAP to treat this residual foreign body infection and biofilm issue...

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