After initial augmentation in 2017 with 250cc over the muscle implants, Ive now had revisions due to implant falling low after seroma, and then capsul contracture in 2020 and then 2023. With last revision I got new smooth low profile impnats 300cc (original were textured) and am having pain in one while the other has dropped low again. After so much pain and surgery, I may just want to remove them but fear the aesthetic outcome since I have very little breast tissue (photos attached).
I think I may have a small amount of fluid in my left breast 8 weeks post breast implant explantation. I have seen my surgeon several times and he never expressed any concern and there is no pain or discomfort at all. I only noticed my left breast feels a bit watery and if I hold it in just a certain way, I can get a little wave in my skin by poking it. What will happen if I just leave it alone, continue with my massage and red light therapy and nothing else? Thank you
My saline implants are removed 8 weeks ago without capsulectomy and drainage. The fluid keeps coming back on my right breast. The doctor aspirated the fluid 3 times already since surgery but I still feel the right side breast has some soreness/mild pain when touch. Will the fluid do any harm to my breast if I leave it there? Will there be a complication? What can I do about it? Thank you for your advise.
I had silicone implants placed at age 51. Two years later, I had them replaced with different implants as I had scar tissue around one nipple that caused an indentation under the breast. I had the my current implants for 5 years, and developed a seroma, so decided to take them out. I just went for the 3 week check up, and I have an indentation all the way across the same breast where the scar tissue had been. The nipple looks like it is sucked in. Any help on this?
I met with a surgeon about removing my 450 cc under the muscle, silicone implants and doing a lift. Im not having any problems, just want a new look. He doesnt want to remove the capsules, should I go elsewhere? Im worried about seroma and other things Ive read about when the capsules arent removed.
I had severe bilateral capsular contracture so needed to remove my previous implants and undertake change of implants. 1 month post-op, I have developed persistent leaking seroma on my right breast and the incision site wouldnt heal because of it. I have been on antibiotics and steroids but nothing helped. The PS does not recommend a drain or aspiration as he said it will make it worse. Is breast explant the best choice moving forward? Thanks.
I am presently on my second aspiration after Subpectoral Explantation WITHOUT CAPSULECTOMY. The capsules filled up with a serous fluid that was aspirated by an interventional radiologist after almost 4 months postop. The seromas refilled and this time, the radiologist placed Argon Skater Drains. The plan is to leave these in place for two months as long as no signs of infection occur. If this does not work, should I have a Total Capsulectomy, or would a partial be OK. BII is a concern.
Back in November of last year, I had my subpectoral silicone implants removed under local anesthesia and the implants came out intact. I developed bilateral seromas and about 3 months later, I had the seromas drained only for them to return (even larger than before!!) The interventional radiologist suggested that a second aspiration be completed, but this time drains to be placed for a peiod of two months. Is this likely to worki?? If not, please give me cost estimates for capsulectomy.
I explanted my smooth mentor implants due to capsular contracture in my right breast. The capsules were left behind. The one that had capsular contracture is thick. I had a seroma in my right breast a few weeks later that was emptied under surgery. My surgeon says that the fluid has been tested negative for BIA-ALCL. Is this enough to rule out that it could be this rare cancer? Or do you have to test the capsule as well? The reason Im asking is because I still have pain and its been a year.
Im getting my saline breast implants removed under local anesthesia. I have no capsular contracture and theyre still soft so my dr suggested not to remove capsules. Im reading a lot about seroma in patients and want to know how can I prevent this from happening to ensure a smooth recovery? Is local anesthesia painful?