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1 Month Post Breast Implant Removal, One Breast is Hard, is Something Wrong?

asked 9 months ago by LisaL20
Latest answer by Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Question viewed 343 times
Tags: 1 month post-op, complication, hard, normal

I had my breast implants removed a month ago and I'm really concered. My left breast is bigger than my right which is typically normal, but the left breast is hard. My right breast is soft and jiggly but the left breast has my really nervous. When I lay down my left breast feels hard like a thick layer underneath the fat of my breast tissue. I had my breast implants unders. What's wrong with my breast?

6 answers to 1 Month Post Breast Implant Removal, One Breast is Hard, is Something Wrong?

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Scarring after breast implant removal

You may have scar tissue or fat necrosis causing the hardness. Because your breasts are so different, I would recommend going back to your plastic surgeon for a look to see if you may have an infection or fluid colleciton.
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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One side firmer...

At the one month point I wouldn't expect such a difference from swelling. Seroma or hematoma that has now 'organized' can be the culprit. In cases like yours I generally close the pocket after removing the implant to help avoid these issues. You do want to check with your doctor about other issues that may only be apparent on physical exam.
Scott E. Newman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant Removal - 1 Month Post Breast Implant Removal, One Breast is Hard, is Something Wrong?

There are many possible explanations for this, including many that are relatively minor, but you need to be seen in person to help sort this out. Most likely is that there is just some prolonged swelling, but it could also be a genuine collection of fluid (a seroma) or blood (hematoma) or some of each. Perhaps some of the capsule was left inside, and that is what you feel (there are reasons for doing this, such as if the implants were under the muscle and the back of the capsule is... more
Alan Engler, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Firm breast after surgery

There are many reasons why one breast may feel firmer. It could be fluid like a seroma, or hematoma, it could be infection, it could be scar tissue, or swelling. You should have an exam to be sure.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Implant Explantation

Some thing is going on in the breast. It needs an examination for proper diagnosis,Please see your surgeon ASAP
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Firmness after breast implant removal.

It is not possible to determine the problem without photos and an examination. It is possible , this may represent swelling, scar tissue or perhaps a fluid collection or unresolved hematoma. You should followup with your plastic surgeon for further evaluation.
Stephen Delia, M.D.

Boston Plastic Surgeon

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