How Do You Know Whether Fluid is Building Up when Implant is Removed?

asked 1 year ago by shannon10 in united states
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Without removing the capsule? Thanks.

9 answers to How Do You Know Whether Fluid is Building Up when Implant is Removed?

Fluid Build up after Breast Implant Removal?

After breast implant removal, fluid accumulation can be diagnosed if a breast increases in size and/or a “fluid wave” is seen or palpated.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Fluid build up

You'll most likely see a bulid up of fluid and you may actually see a "wave" of fluid if there a lot. Have your plastic surgeon evaluate you if you're concerned.

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Fluid build up after implant removal

If your breasts are enlarging and you can see or feel a fluid wave or feel that things are "sloshing" around, you likely have a seroma which is a collection of serum which is like blood but without the blood cells. This is most often seen when the implant capsule was left behind. Repeated aspirations or a drain for a while may eventually lead to resolution of the seroma. Sometimes, however, surgery needs to be done to remove the capsule. I try to remove... more

Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.sowdermd.com

Fluid Build Up After Breast Implant Removal

The easiest way to know whether there is a fluid collection after implant removal is if your breast(s) are getting larger in size. Also, you may feel fluid moving around when pushing against the breasts. If still not sure whether there is fluid, then an ultrasound would be able to diagnose it. Also, there is a higher chance of having a seroma if the capsules are not removed. My recommendation is for you to see your surgeon. Hope that helps and good luck! Dr. Babak Dadvand... more

Babak Dadvand, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Fluid build-up after implant removal

How do you know if you have a seroma? Well, if the implants are removed and there is a lot of fluid, you may feel a fluid shift or you may notice tthe breast enlarging.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Fluid Buildup after Implant Removal

Seroma formation or fluid buildup can certainly occur after this procedure especially even if drains were used initially. You might notice a fluid wave and a gradual increase in size. A simple ultrasound, and aspiration with a needle will confirm this. The fluid may or may not need to be removed. I would definitely followup with your surgeon for further evaluation.

Stephen Delia, M.D.
Boston Plastic Surgeon

Aspiration of Observation of seroma after breast implant removal

There are several ways to check for a fluid buid-up: examination, aspiration, ultrasound evaluation, etc. More importantly the question is what are you going to do with it. Some surgeons favor aspiration while others prefer observation. In general I do the latter. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

How to tell if you have a buildup of fluid in your breast

You might notice a fluid wave in the breast, or you might just notice increased swelling. If you had a drain placed, but it's been removed, and now you see more swelling, that could indicate a seroma (fluid buildup). The easiest way to know for sure? Go see your surgeon!

Carmen Kavali, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Explantation Breast Implant

Was the capsule removed? if not then the chances of fluid accumolation in the pocket is high. You will notice gradual increase in the size of the breast. Mammogram, sonogram will surely make the diagnosis