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.
Answer: Why Do I Have Orange Fluid Leaking From My Breasts?
The symptoms you described are indeed unusual 5 years after a breast augmentation. You didn't say, but I am going to assume, the leakage from your breast is coming from your nipple. If so, it may be from your breast tissue and not necessarily from the pocket around your implant. An inflammation of your breast is known as mastitis. This fluid should be cultured and you possibly need treatment for an infection or a sub-clinical infection from your breast mastitis. Also, the twinges you refer to, I am assuming, are twinges of pain. This, unfortunately, is a common symptom in Baker III or IV capsular contractures. The twinges of pain may be due to nerve endings trapped by the scar tissue around your implant.
I hope the doctors you mentioned in your note are Board Certified plastic surgeons. If not, please go back to your original plastic surgeon, or if he or she is not available, please seek out an experienced Board Certified plastic surgeon in your area to deal with your possible mastitis and your capsular contracture.
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The symptoms you described are indeed unusual 5 years after a breast augmentation. You didn't say, but I am going to assume, the leakage from your breast is coming from your nipple. If so, it may be from your breast tissue and not necessarily from the pocket around your implant. An inflammation of your breast is known as mastitis. This fluid should be cultured and you possibly need treatment for an infection or a sub-clinical infection from your breast mastitis. Also, the twinges you refer to, I am assuming, are twinges of pain. This, unfortunately, is a common symptom in Baker III or IV capsular contractures. The twinges of pain may be due to nerve endings trapped by the scar tissue around your implant.
I hope the doctors you mentioned in your note are Board Certified plastic surgeons. If not, please go back to your original plastic surgeon, or if he or she is not available, please seek out an experienced Board Certified plastic surgeon in your area to deal with your possible mastitis and your capsular contracture.
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Answer: 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
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Answer: 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
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February 4, 2010
Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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February 17, 2011
Answer: Fluid draining from breast
Orange fluid draining from the breast is not good. I would immediately see your doctor to be evaluated.
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February 17, 2011
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Orange fluid draining from the breast is not good. I would immediately see your doctor to be evaluated.
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Drainage five years after Breast Augmentation This is definitely an unusual situation and could represent a chronic seroma or a sub-clinical infection. I agree with all of the plastic surgeons that have already answered this question that you should see a board certified plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Most likely the implant will have to be removed and the situation corrected ( if it is an infection) over the appropriate amount of time prior to re implanting another implant in the affected breast..
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Drainage five years after Breast Augmentation This is definitely an unusual situation and could represent a chronic seroma or a sub-clinical infection. I agree with all of the plastic surgeons that have already answered this question that you should see a board certified plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Most likely the implant will have to be removed and the situation corrected ( if it is an infection) over the appropriate amount of time prior to re implanting another implant in the affected breast..
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