It is impossible to know over cybernet if this is infection or not.  If
it is, it is not likely erythromycin is doing the job and one might
consider another antibiotic.  I would open a few of the stitches to see
if pus come out.  If it doesn't, at least the edge of the wound, or a
deeper area could be cultured.

I am incensed that surgeons would make an incision around the edge of
the areola.  This might result in breastfeeding difficulties because
more than one duct might be cut.  Women should be angry as anything.  I
saw a mother last week who had exactly that type of surgery for a biopsy
and is producing almost no milk.  The reason for this incision is to
preserve the "aesthetic" appearance of the breast.  It seems that it is
only with surgery of the breast that preservation of function is not the
overriding concern. AAARGH!

Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC