What is White Substance after Breast Augmentation? Am I Healing Correctly?

December 15, 2010
Asked By:anna1215 in Warrenton, MO

I had breast augmentation four weeks ago. At 10 days I noticed I had drainage on my left incision point. I took off the bandage and saw a small opening and white stuff. I returned to the doctor 3 weeks after this and he said it was tissue and prescribed me augmentin. He then removed the tissue. Approximately 3-4 days later the substance came back. I'm now on drumtrin b.s and was told to apply neosporn daily. What are the chances of healing at this point? Why is this happening? Any suggestions

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December 21, 2010

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December 19, 2010

Answer: Drainage after Breast Augmentation

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Answer: Open incision after breast augmentation may be a problem.

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