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White/yellow discharge coming from 6 week old breast reduction incision? (Photo)

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jonesaeJan 30, 2018

I’m had a breast reduction 6 weeks ago and took off my bandages and saw that the skin didn’t heal completely and there is white/yellow discharge coming from the incision. Is it a seroma and if so should I get it drained?

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