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I Can Hear Alot of Fluid Around my Breast Implant - Is That Normal?

asked 1 year ago by boppy in Australia
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 1,352 times
Tags: silicone implant, fluid, normal

It's been about 7 days since my left breast implant(silicon) has been replaced. It was taken out due to a breast abcess about 5 months ago. I can feel alot of fluid surrounding the implant. I have spoken to my PS about this and he seems to think that it is normal. Can it be a seroma?? I'm really worried this time around as I've already waited so long with only one breast. Will this fluid go away by itself or will it cause further complications??

17 answers to I Can Hear Alot of Fluid Around my Breast Implant - Is That Normal?

Fluid around an implant 7days after surgery

This is best answered by your surgeon, who said it was normal. Follow up with him and follow his recommendations. If it doesn't resolve in 3-4 weeks then a seroma is one possibility and should be investigated.

Daniel J. Casper, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

www.drdanielcasper.com

Fluid around a breast implant

A small amount of fluid or even air around a breast implant in the first few days after surgery is common and not a cause for concern. However, at 7 days post op this should be negligible. You case is complicated by the history of infection, and I recommend a re-examination by your surgeon as soon as possible.

Mark Preston, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

Fluid Around Breast Implant?

Thank you for the question. It all depends on the quantity of fluid that is present and whether you have any other signs/symptoms of problems. For example, a small amount of fluid that you may see or hear at 7 days post-op is commonly seen. On the other hand, if there is enough fluid to cause breast asymmetry this would be abnormal at any stage of recovery. If you are having any signs of infection such as fevers, chills and/or redness associated with the fluid... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Fluid around implant, one week post-op

Hello. It's not uncommon to have a little fluid or air around the implant in the early post-op period. This is entirely normal, and typically re-absorbs over the first 2-3 weeks. Sometimes people hear "squeaky" or "gurgling" noises from it when they move. While a seroma is certainly possible, it would be less likely - your surgeon can help you determine whether that's the situation here or not. (That requires an in-person... more

Thomas Fiala, MD
Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon

I Can Hear Alot of Fluid Around my Breast Implant - Is That Normal?

Generally after a breast augmentation, when you move the implants in the pocket you can hear some fluid in the pocket and this is quite normal and should resolve within 2-3 weeks. When there is a large amount of fluid around the implant you do not hear it because there is no place for it to move to cause the sound. I would not panic. I would advise you to discuss this with your surgeon and let them guide you in this regard.

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Can Hear A lot of Fluid Around my Breast Implant - Is That Normal?

Regarding: "I Can Hear Alot of Fluid Around my Breast Implant - Is That Normal? It's been about 7 days since my left breast implant(silicon) has been replaced. It was taken out due to a breast abcess about 5 months ago. I can feel alot of fluid surrounding the implant. I have spoken to my PS about this and he seems to think that it is normal. Can it be a seroma?? I'm really worried this time around as I've already waited so long with only one breast. Will this fluid go... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Hearing fluid around breast is normal

One week after surgery is still early after surgery. There is always swelling which is fluid in tissues. If the fluid is in a space it is either serous or hematoma fluid. Either way resorption of the fluid is the usual outcome. If it persists you need to discuss options with your surgeon. Sometimes the sound you hear is the implant shell rubbing on the surrounding swollen tissues.

Randy Proffitt, MD
Mobile Plastic Surgeon

Fluid around implants 7 days after exchange

Hi there- Only your surgeon would be able to answer this for you- It is possible that you have a collection of fluid (a seroma), and that this would need to be dealt with. On the other hand, it is also possible that you are hearing some of the irrigation fluid used at surgery that has still not been absorbed by your body. Visit your surgeon to find our which is more likely.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Fluid Around A Replaced Breast Implant After Infection May Be A Seroma

The feeling of a little fluid around a newly placed breast implant is not uncommon in the first week after an initial breast augmentation. However, with your breast implant history and the description of feeling 'a lot of fluid around the implant' suggests that this may be a seroma buildup not just a little residual irrigation fluid waiting to be absorbed. While it is only a week, your plastic surgeon may recommend drainage which may require the surgical placement of a drain. ... more

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.eppleyplasticsurgery.com

Fluid Around Breast Implant

It really depends on how much fluid. A small amount of fluid is not unusual after breast implant surgery (especially with saline implants) and typically subsides after 2-3 weeks. However, given your history of an abscess in the same pocket, I would be more concerned that there may be a seroma. Dr. Babak Dadvand

Babak Dadvand, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Fluid surrounding breast implant

A small amount of fluid surrounding your breast implant is very common after implant remove and replace. However, it generally should respond by 3 weeks after surgery. Thereafter, it may benefit from drainage.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Fluid around implant

If you have alot of fluid around your implant that could be worrrisome in light of your history. You may want to see your doctor and get checked out to be on the safe side.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

I Can Hear Alot of Fluid Around my Breast Implant - Is That Normal?

Your statement is of great concern in a replaced implant due to infection/abscess. Seek immediate evaluation. Was a drain used? I think you might be having a problem. Sorry from MIAMI Dr. darryl J. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Fluid around a breast implant deserves caution

The fullness you feel around your breast implant is very likely a seroma. It is unusual to hear the fluid unless your implant is a saline implant as you can hear the small amount of air inside until it resolves in a few days. Fluid around a newly replaced implant suggests irritation and the fluid is produced in the process of attempted healing. It could be caused by motion or stimulation of the breast and a snug bra 24/7 can help resolve the seroma. Infection or reinfection rates are higher... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Fluid sound around breast implants, is this normal?

It is difficult to answer this without more information. Did your plastic surgeon use a drain, did you get textured implants, was it placed in the same pocket as your old implant was or is this a neopocket? It is not unusual to hear some "sounds" within the breast early on. This could be some residual air that was trapped and your body will absorb it. If you have fluid around the implant such as a seroma, this might not go away. Your breast can be larger due to the extra... more

George Marosan, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

It is ok

The sound can be from the implants ant the air inside the implant. This will resolve in few weeks. The seroma is another issue andmay require drainage. Please continue to follow your physican directions

Kamran Khoobehi, MD
New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Fluid around a new breast implant....

That is normal and very common early after getting breast implants. This usually goes away during the first few months. It is called a seroma, and yes it usually goes away on its' own without any treatment.