My implants are 10 years old (sillicone, textured, under the muscle). My right breast became swollen and my surgeon has retired so I can't call him. I'm on antibiotics and had a scan which showed a seroma and no rupture. They did a fine needle aspiration and sent the fluid off for testing. No results yet. They are testing for BIA-ALCL and I assume infection also. If it's not ALCL or infection, how would this usually be managed? Am I definitely going to need more surgery?
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And your surgeon has implemented the strap protocol to help get them down. If you have smooth round implants, this should work nicely. If you have textured anatomic implants, its more uncertain as to just how much setting you can get. Your surgeon should want the best outcome for you so fo...
If you want a natural result in a C or small D cup then a moderate plus profile 350-400 cc implant would be the way to go. You have a long chest so the increased base width of a moderate plus profile implant would be desirable as well. You already have some breast tissue so...
Thank you for your question! I recommend patients to wait at least 3 months until implants fall into pocket. Since every doctor has different post-op instructions, I recommend your schedule a follow-up appointment with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!
