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How Long Should It Take to Replace an Implant After Its Been Taken out
I developed hematoma in my left breast and my dr has decided to remove the implant to let the infection clear up. Once Im back to a healthy point he...
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Is There Any Risk of Hematoma from Implant Explantation 5 Weeks After BA?
I Also Had an Emergency Hematoma Drained 400ccs Recently.
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Best Course of Treatment for a Hematoma?
I recently had explant and mastopexy, grade IV capsular contracture to left. Capsule removed with significant inflammation and blood evident, in last...
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4 Weeks Post Op Tomorrow. When Am I No Longer at Risk for Hematoma or Seroma? No Capsulectomy.
I have asked my Dr and she said 3 weeks. Then she told me that people can still get them 3-4 weeks post op from vacuming. This is very frustrating...
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Old Implant Removal After Class IV Contracture?
I have a Class IV Contracture on right side with Hematoma, both breasts have ruptured and left may have leaked outside the capsule.When my surgeon...
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Hematoma, I Am 5 Months After Breast Implant Removal. Any Suggestions?
My right breast is still painful and 3 weeks ago I felt a fixed big lump that according to the ultrasound is a collection of blood under the muscle....
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Should a Seroma or Hematoma Be Drained Prior to Breast Explantation or Just Drain It During Explantation?
PS believes there may be fluid in breast capsular contracture & wants a mammogram performed. Then possibly a sonogram & MRI. I do not want to...
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Had Infection and Hematoma Blood Clot Implant Was Removed and Cleaned and Placed Back? (photo)
I had hematoma, blood clot followed by bacteria infection, I had emergency surgery one wk after BA had implant cleaned and pocket cleaned the ps put...
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How Much Surgery is Considered 'Reasonable'?
In 2010, textured anatomical implants over the muscle. 2011, right implant pocket made smaller as implant was freely rotating. It is fine now. 6...
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