Fluid coming from the nipple whilst massaging!!!

[michaelmorey]

Hi
I had gyne op (lipo and excision) and am about 8weeks post op. A lump of hard stuff has formed under each nipple/areola. I was massaging quite firmly and rolling the lump between two fingers, when a clear fluid came out of my nipple as I pressed - just a few drops each time. After doing this, the lumps appeared to soften and just left the nipple a little puffy. I wear a stage 2 compression vest to sleep and the next morning, I woke with the same feeling - the lump a little soft, and a puffyness in the areola...is this normal? has anyone ever heard of or experienced this fluid from the nipple thing?? (maybe one of the docs could also give their view/opinion).
Also, is it dangerous that this fluid is coming from the nipple when firmly massaging?should I stop?

Cheers,

 

[michaelmorey]

er...anybody?

[gynebegone2]

It sounds very odd indeed.  I would assume any lumps you feel would be scar tissue around the 8 week time frame, but it also sounds a lot like how people that describe their gynecomastia.  The fact that it comes out of the nipples I find kind of alarming.  Definitely call your PS and see what he has to say.  At 8 weeks there really shouldn't be any avenues for fluid to escape through your skin, unless male ducts remain intact after puberty if that were the case I would assume fluid would come out just after the op when there is the most swelling and fluid buildup.  Hopefully you aren't lactating.

[michaelmorey]

Thanks for responses guys. Was told to massage by P.S as is usual after surgery, but it's 8 weeks later that i'vehad this fluid thing...it's a clear liquid..a few drops. Informed my ps (he's far away so I won't be able to see him for a while..) but he was very honest in saying that he'd never seen or heard anything like that before!!
So I was wondering if anyone else or one of the other docs on this board might chime in with some thoughts about this? PLEEEAAASE!!

Cheers

[michaelmorey]

anybodyaybe one (Or oth)of the docs?

[The_G0rn]

Sounds to me that your massaging too hard.  I am about 8 weeks post op as well and theres know way that i'd be rolling my scar tissue between my fingers...sounds painful and detrimental to your healing

[chesticles]

I had a similar thing happen to me about 2 months in. Clear liquid came out of 1 nipple, while there was a dark liquid from the other which after a few days turned clear. It stopped after about a month and I never had any 'leakage' before surgery. To be honest I think it is just the body getting rid of fluid that had built up as a result of the operation and scarring.
Anyways I wouldn't worry about it