I had a double mastectomy after BC with implants fitted in same op. One implant failed because of excessive fluid build up and was removed.(It was aspirated many times but just immediately filled up again.) After 11 months I have had a skin expander fitted (1 week ago) The drain was removed after 2 days but now I'm home the breast has filled with fluid and is the same size as my other one. So an increase of about 50%. Should I be concerned or will it disperse if left alone.
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I appreciate your question.This is most likely seroma fluid that has opened up and not the implant.Please see your PS asap.The best way to assess and give true advice would an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery...
You may want to consider autologous reconstruction. Many women prefer to utilize their own excess skin and
fat on their tummy (essentially using excess tissue that would be thrown
away in a cosmetic tummy tuck) with a procedure called a DIEP free
flap (tummy tuck breast reconstruction)....
