Breast reduction surgery, also referred to as reduction mammaplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure in which excess fat, glandular tissue and skin is removed from the breast. The procedure is usually performed to reduce the size of the breasts in order to make them more proportionate to the size of the woman's body and to reduce the stress and discomfort associated with breasts that are too large and heavy for the woman's frame. As with all surgical procedures, breast reduction carries some risk for complications.
Complicatons
Complications associated with breast reduction surgery may include changes in sensation in the breast and nipple, bleeding or blood clots, scarring and infection at the incision site which may include a discharge from the incision. Any drainage or discharge from the incision should be reported to your physician.
Necrotic Tissue
Breast reduction surgery can resulting in some of the tissue surrounding the incision to die. Fat tissue that dies may turn into a clear orange fluid and drain from the incision. Necrosis of the fatty tissue can continue to spread, making it imperative that the patient seek immediate treatment. Necrotic tissue can lead to serious infection and even result in gangrene.
Wound Care
It is important to keep the area around the incision dry, clean and covered with an appropriate dressing until the wound is completely healed. The incision should be checked each day for redness, pain or discharge, which may indicate an infection. If any of these conditions are present you should contact your physician for treatment instructions. Do not apply any anti-itch creams or lotions to the incision site, unless recommended by your physician, until the incision has completely healed.
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