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11 Days Post Op from Hematoma Removal- Worried I Have Capsular Contracture.

Orig implants 1-27-11,Capsulectomy R side 10-14,bleeding stopped via surgery 10-17,random hematoma 200ccs of blood/fluid removed 12-21,Staph R infection currently being fought w/Cirpro.I am 11 days post op 1-1-12:I look swollen & as tight as I was post op from my original surgery.Never happened like this in other 2 surgeries-was soft & "dropped" immediately thereafter.Why am I still so high and tight?Is this contracture again or just remenents of infection?I KNOW I've looked better post op!

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Inflammation and capsular contracture.

Unfortunately, only time will tell if you develop a contracture. Having had a hematoma and an infection certainly increases your risk. It can be difficult to differentiate swelling and inflammation early on from the onset of contracture, but inflammation will subside over the ensuing weeks while contracture will worsen. Close follow up with your plastic surgeon is recommended.

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

Breast infection after implants

Once complications start risks can seem to compound, and the hematoma is bad enough. The staph infection can be very hard to clear with the antibiotics as the bacteria have a better chance against the medication and your own system with the implant in place. A capsular contacture would not be unusual, but the infection now is the biggest worry. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Capsular contracture?

It is a bit early to worry that you are developing a capsular contracture, although you are at higher risk being that you had a hematoma and now a staph infection.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Sorry for your turbulent postoperative events. Yes, you are at a higher risk for capsular fibrosis. Try external ultra sound therapy now. Best of luck.

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Peter A. Aldea, MD

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I'm sorry to hear about the complications you have experienced with your breast augmentation surgery. Your situation is somewhat complex given that you have experienced a hematoma, infection, and encapsulation. I certainly do not feel comfortable speculating as to exactly what is going on 11 days after surgery. it would be in your best interest to continue to follow-up with your plastic surgeon for direct examination and guidance. Best wishes.

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