I got breast reduction about 2 weeks ago and some of my scars are still oozing and bleeding so I have had to put gauze on those areas, but now where my incisions meet under my breast and just bellow the nipple it looks like the incision split. I do have my doctor's appointment in a couple of days but I wanted to know if there is anything I can do now. Also, is it okay to take the sport bra and gauze off for 12 hours and let the wound dry?
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March 9, 2013
Answer: Incisions are oozing and bleeding after breast reduction
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