Orange Fluid Leaking from Breast Implant?

asked 2 years ago by angela 64 in murrieta.ca
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
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Tags: 5 years post-op, fluid, leak, rupture

my implants were done 5 yrs ago i have had capsulted right breast for about 1 year. the doctors now think i may have a seroma i also have orange leaking from my right breast and shooting twinges what could be causing this.

9 answers to Orange Fluid Leaking from Breast Implant?

Drainage five years after breast augmentation.

Angela, What you are experiencing is distinctly unusual. No on can tell you what is going on without carefully examining you, and reviewing your history. However, you should not be having drainage from your breasts, five years after breast augmentation. This could be from a chronic seroma, or there could be a low grade infection around the implant which can be quite serious. I urge you to seek the care of a board certified plastic surgeon at your earliest convenience. If you are not... more

David B. Reath, MD
Knoxville Plastic Surgeon

plasticsurgeryknoxville.com

Seroma and leaking around breast implants require surgery.

Hi. Based on what you say, you probably need prompt surgery to remove seroma and correct capsular contracture around breast implants. Waiting could lead to infection.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Leaking breast implants

I agree with my colleagues -- you need to see a board-certfied plastic surgeon for evaluation. You will most likely need to have the leaking implant removed, with a possible release of scar tissue as well, but this can only be determined by an examination. Good luck and best wishes.

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Drainage 5 years after breast augmentation is unusual

Dear Angela 64, Drainage from a breast 5 years after augmentation is unusual. Certainly, one should suspect the implant as the culprit but you still have breast tissue that is still susceptible to disease. The drainage needs to be analyzed and you need a thorough exam by a board certified plastic Sugeon preferably by the surgeon who performed your augmentation. I hope this is helpful. Dr. ES

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Drainage from Breast Augmentation is ABnormal

Drainage from a Breast Augmentation wound is abnormal a week after surgery. It is VERY abnormal 5 years after surgery. You really should go back and see your surgeon as he/she would be more familiar with you. If you cannot do it, you must seek out a plastic surgeon (check www.PlasticSurgery.org) and get his help ASAP. Dr. P. Aldea

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant drainage

What you are describing is very abnormal. There are many fine breast plastic surgoens in GA, especially in Atlanta. You should see one who can tell you for sure what is going on. Sounds like you will need some kind of surgery for sure.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant drainage

These are all very unusual symptoms and could be reflective of a serious underlying problem that requires treatment. Please schedule a consultation and physical examination with a board certified plastic surgeon.