Post Op Fluid Drainage

[Pecman]

Has anyone here ever had fluid drainage via syringe or something of that nature by their PS weeks after surgery due to persistent swelling or puffy nips? If so, what was the result?

[Pecman]

My right nipple is still puffy (never drained after surgery...I'm pretty sure this is why its puffy because the left drained and is absolutely perfect)...I have my 6 week post-op on wednesday morning, and I'm going to pretty much demand for it to be drained/cleared up somehow...I didn't wait all that time and go through the surgery process for 1/2 the job to be done.  I'm sure he'll tell me to let time heal it but that's easy for him to say...I'm still stuck with a protrusive nipple for the summer atleast...I mean if its just serous fluid then I'm sure he can drain it or give me an anti-inflammatory shot...What do you guys think?...please ease my mind somehow... :-/

[donnieosmond]

I'm 4 weeks post op and still need draining with syringe every 3 days or so. The more often you go in the less time it will take. The tissue needs to bind together and until that happens there will be pockets that fill up with old blood that need to be removed. Just be patient and it'll clear up. The alternative is a drain in your side to remove it and you DON'T want one of those, trust me.

[DrBermant]

yes but ive read on here that the swelling/fluid could remain which would help increase scar tissue which could tarnish the final results, i wanna know why would this tarnish the results? doesnt scar tissue go away or can it be permnant?

Residual blood, such as a hematoma after gynecomastia surgery, can resolve as scar tissue.  Injured damaged tissues tend to swell more and a fluid collection after surgery is more likely.  Drains for such situations helps remove the extra fluid.  Not putting in a drain can result in the need to suck the fluid out with needles, something that can be quite uncomfortable.

I have evolved my Dynamic Gynecomastia Surgery Technique such that I am able to Minimize Swelling, Bruising, Bleeding, and Fluid Collection After Gynecomastia Surgery that drains or fluid aspiration are just not normally needed for my patients.

Hope this helps,

Michael Bermant, MD
Learn More About Gynecomastia and Chest Sculpture

[rowdy99]

I can tell you about it as I went back to my PS 8 times to have fluid (hemo) drained from my right side.

It started when my drains were removed.  I had bleeding out of the drain holes on the side of my chest and a build up of fluid under my right side, which proved very uncomfortable and looked horrible. 

My PS was very patient and drained me on numerous occasions, each time a little less, but still the inconvience and downed expectations of a successful surgery really took a toll on me.

I am in need of a revision surgery now, I am 10 months post op.  My right side is still sore and larger than my left.

If you suspect you have fluid build up go get it dealt with asap.  It really isnt that painful as your chest should still be fairly numb from surgery, and it will make your chest look better and give you relief from any pain.

Message me if I can be of any help

here's a few pics....   http://flickr.com/photos/10364738@N02/page3/ 

[ddrop]

I had surgery before two days and i only leaked a bit on the left side. Does my right side need to leak too or is it possible that there is no fluid in the right side?