I'm 4 1/2 weeks post breast reduction. I have oozing at the incision, is this a stitch issue? (Photos)

August 25, 2018
Asked By:lbrutty in South Dakota, SD

I am 4 1/2 weeks out from breast reduction. I have a wound at the t incision that is being taken care of with gauze packing twice/day. But this morning I woke up and about an inch to the right of that wound it’s oozing pretty good. Like you wipe it and in a secon there’s more coming out. Very thin liquid light yellow and pink. A very small spot. But the flesh above it looks red. No symptoms of infection. Feel fine (other than very frustrated). It’s saturday, I have an appt Monday. Ok to wait?

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August 28, 2018

Answer: Breast reduction open wound

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August 28, 2018

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