Small Yellow Discharge from Incision Site After Breast Lift?

Question

I had a breast lift one week ago. In the last couple of days however, I have noticed when I take off my bra that I usually have a tiny amount of yellow fluid on my bra at the bottom where the vertical incision meets the horizontal line. It is very small (little dots) I am wondering what it is? Thanks

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

It doesn't sound like there is anything particularly wrong. If however you have any concerns you certainly should bring this up to your plastic surgeon.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Some yellowish discharge from a breast lift incision is not unusual and this is just the plasma component of the blood.  With conservative management this will do fine.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

This is a common occurrence, at the "T" intersection. Often there is a suture at that spot that needs to be removed or to dissolve before this will heal. This almost never is a long term problem interfering with the ultimate result or requiring additional surgery.

	All the best.

Jennifer Harrington, MD · Answer

This can be a very common problem. The most difficult area to heal after a breast lift is in the inframammary fold where the vertical and the horizontal incisions meet. It is not uncommon for the body to make a yellowish discharge while it is healing. This can be very normal.  It's best to have your surgeon take a peak for reassurance. Be sure to take it easy and not overdo!

	Best of luck,

	Jennifer Harrington MD

Stephen E. Metzinger, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. The area you have described may be an early wound healing issue. Try to keep it clean and dry and follow-up with you plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Do not manipulate this area.

Small Yellow Discharge from Incision Site After Breast Lift?

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