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Stitches Taken out After BA, Dried Blood at Incision Area?

OCButterflyMay 8, 2013
My PS took out my stitches/bandages today at my 21-post-op day visit. She told me all was well and I was healing fine. I then went to work. I was wearing the same non-wire bra I have worn the entire healing process. When I got home tonight, I noticed what looked like dried blood near the incision area. Is this normal? Should I call her and let her know or will this go away? Thanks!

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Dr. Joseph L. Grzeskiewicz, MD, FACS
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Answered on May 16, 2013
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Dr. Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Answered on May 11, 2013
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Dr. Naveen Somia, MBBS, PhD, FRACS
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Answered on May 10, 2013
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Dr. Jourdan Gottlieb, MD
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Answered on May 9, 2013
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