Capsular Contracture, Leaking Fluid 11 Months After Breast Augmentation - Normal? Cost?

From my review: I recently noticed yellow fluid would come out of my right nipple. I later found out that I have Capsular contraction on my right breast. I got my breast argumentation done 11 months ago and the doctor said I need to massage more on the right breast and take some Singular. He also informed me that it is normal to have fluid to leak from the breast and I don’t think he is right at all. Any suggestion??? I been researching and I think I might have Seroma? And I would like to know what I need to do to get rid of capsular contraction and if any health insurance would actually cover it. My husband is in the military so I read somewhere that the surgery was free for another patient that also had capsular contraction. Is this true?

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Capsular Contraction After Breast Augmentation

Unfortunately, capsular contracture can occur in up to 10-15% of patients who undergo a breast augmentation. This is difficult to predict in patients, and it is not fully understood as to why this happens in the first place. The treatment has routinely been the removal of the capsule, reshaping the pocket, placing a new implant and recently the use of artificial "dermis" has been used to reduce the ability of the capsule (which is normal) to contract. Using... more

Fluid from breast and capsule

Having fluid draining from your breast 11 months after a breast augentation is not normal regardless of haviing a capsular contracture. I would speak to yoru surgeon or find another doctor.

Steven Wallach, MD

12 reviews

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Capsular Contracture, Nipple discharge after Breast Augmentation

Capsular contracture comes in several grades. If the capsule is firm and changes the shape of the breast then surgical intervention is usually necessary. If pain is an additional component then surgery is definitely warranted. Regarding the nipple discharge, if the discharge is clear-yellow then this may represent a seroma. Seroma can be detected clinically or with ultrasound. 11 months after the procedure a seroma should be treated before it becomes an infected... more

Seroma Can Lead To Nipple Discharge

When someone has capsular contracture and possibly fluid build up around the implant, it can lead to some nipple discharge. Sometimes it is simply from the increased pressure on the nipple area. Other times it is the actual fluid being pushed out. Either way, while possible, it is not very common. To say otherwise is misleading. For most women, if they get to the point where they are seeing a difference in the shape of the breast, then massage... more

Breast implants and seromas

Without photos or preferably a face to face examination and details of the surgery no surgeon can give you detailed specific answers to your case. We do not know what type of implants you have (silicone or saline) or their position or the severity of the contracture. You describe 2 problems the capsular contracture and the yellow fluid coming out of the nipple. The vast majority of breast augmentation patients have some degree of capsular contracture. It is only the more severe... more

Treatment of Capsular Contracture Usually Not Covered by Insurance

First of all it would be extremely unusual for a seroma to drain through your nipple and also to develop this late following your surgery. It is very unlikely that insurance would cover operative treatment of your capsular contracture. Most insurance policies have an exclusion for the coverage of not just cosmetic surgery but also the coverage of any problems developing after cosmetic surgery.

Managing Breast Implant Scarring (Capsular Contracture)

Regarding: "Capsular Contracture, Leaking Fluid 11 Months After Breast Augmentation - Normal? Cost? From my review: I recently noticed yellow fluid would come out of my right nipple. I later found out that I have Capsular contraction on my right breast. I got my breast argumentation done 11 months ago and the doctor said I need to massage more on the right breast and take some Singular. He also informed me that it is normal to have fluid to leak from the breast and I don’t... more

Drainage from nipple folllowing augmentation

You have alot of questions and they are difficult to answer over the internet. Occasionally patients with implants can develop galactorrhea and that may be one explanation for the drainage. However, it is not likely that drainage is the sign of a seroma.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

33 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Capsular Contracture

So sorry to hear about this outcome. Capsular contracture is one of the most dreaded and frequent complications of implants. Even the manufacturer quotes a capsular contracture rate of 10%. There is some evidence that Singulair may assist in resolving this problem, but it is far from a guaranteed cure. Many women must return to surgery for a capsulectomy. It is ideal to seek surgery only as a last resort. It may be prudent to continue vigorous massage... more

Problems after breast augmentation: see your surgeon

And if you aren't comfortable with your surgeon or her recommendations, then please do see another surgeon (or two or three). Capsular contracture is hardening of the scar tissue around the implant, which makes the breast look and/or feel firm. Massage and Accolate are sometimes used to help capsular contracture, although neither is fail-safe. Capsular contracture, if it is severe enough, can only be resolved with another surgery to remove the scar capsule and place... more