I’m about two weeks in my recovery from a breast reduction, and I noticed that my left incision was leaking a tiny bit (the fluid was thin and yellow-ish and doesn’t have any smell). After showering I noticed I had a small opening where my incisions meet, so I assume a scab must have fallen off before it was ready to and that’s what caused the leaking. Right now I put a bandaid over the opening with some Neosporin to keep the area clean. Should I be doing anything else?
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Thank you for your pictures and questions. These photos are very concerning. You certainly have a presentation consistent with lack of blood flow and this will eventually lead to healing problems and a wound that you will need to care for. You need to see your board certified plastic surgeon as...
Thank you for this question. I would recommend that you see a board certified dermatologist to give you an assessment. It could be one of many things such as an irritated hair follicle or cyst. It could also a contact irritation.Still an assessment is needed to further evaluate and treat you a...
Your surgeon made a very wise decision to separate the two procedures for your safety, including the anemia. The important question is why are you anemic. I would not recommend having any more elective surgery until you have had a complete recheck of your hemoglobin level and a...
