I've had smooth implants since 2011. About a week after stopping birth control pills, I discovered what I thought was a cyst in my RT breast. My GYN sent me for a mamo and ultrasound. Mamo normal, ultrasound could not detect anything when I was laying down. The radiologist actually came in the room and performed the ultrasound. When I stood up she felt the "cyst" and said it was a ripple. Just wondering if it might actually be a seroma or if that would have shown on the mamo or ultrasound? Thank you!
Answer: Ultrasound Hello,Yes, an ultrasound would most likely show a fluid collection in the breast. Sometimes ripples can be felt in the implant shell through thin areas of the breast- especially sides/under the breast. Feeling a ripple is more likely if you lose weight and breasts lose some natural coverage of the implant. If you have any ongoing concerns, see your Plastic Surgeon in person for an exam.All the best
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Answer: Ultrasound Hello,Yes, an ultrasound would most likely show a fluid collection in the breast. Sometimes ripples can be felt in the implant shell through thin areas of the breast- especially sides/under the breast. Feeling a ripple is more likely if you lose weight and breasts lose some natural coverage of the implant. If you have any ongoing concerns, see your Plastic Surgeon in person for an exam.All the best
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May 9, 2017
Answer: How to identify seroma Thank you for your question. A mammogram would be unlikely to identify a seroma, but an ultrasound is very sensitive for detecting fluid pockets and is often used to assist with drainage of the fluid. If they did not see anything on the ultrasound, it is unlikely that you have a seroma. Good luck.
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May 9, 2017
Answer: How to identify seroma Thank you for your question. A mammogram would be unlikely to identify a seroma, but an ultrasound is very sensitive for detecting fluid pockets and is often used to assist with drainage of the fluid. If they did not see anything on the ultrasound, it is unlikely that you have a seroma. Good luck.
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May 9, 2017
Answer: Seroma detection via Ultrasound The mammogram would not be useful in the detection of a seroma. Please note that since Seroma is a collection of fluids in the breasts or under the skin, the breast with it would look larger than its counter-part. Nevertheless, an ultrasound would be able to detect fluids and a seroma depending on the thickness of your breast tissue. The radiologist would have detected something other than a ripple if you had seroma. I hope this is reassuring.Remember to maintain regular follow-up with your surgeon to make sure your breasts are healing well without complications.
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May 9, 2017
Answer: Seroma detection via Ultrasound The mammogram would not be useful in the detection of a seroma. Please note that since Seroma is a collection of fluids in the breasts or under the skin, the breast with it would look larger than its counter-part. Nevertheless, an ultrasound would be able to detect fluids and a seroma depending on the thickness of your breast tissue. The radiologist would have detected something other than a ripple if you had seroma. I hope this is reassuring.Remember to maintain regular follow-up with your surgeon to make sure your breasts are healing well without complications.
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May 9, 2017
Answer: A wrinkle in time I think this is a great question to answer.
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May 9, 2017
Answer: A wrinkle in time I think this is a great question to answer.
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May 9, 2017
Answer: Would a seroma show on a mammogram or ultrasound? Thank you for sharing your question. Unfortunately the answer to your question is "it depends." If your breast tissue is not very thick or dense a seroma can certainly be seen on an ultrasound. The thicker your natural breast tissue the less the ultrasound can "penetrate" to see deeper into your breast. Hope this helps.
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May 9, 2017
Answer: Would a seroma show on a mammogram or ultrasound? Thank you for sharing your question. Unfortunately the answer to your question is "it depends." If your breast tissue is not very thick or dense a seroma can certainly be seen on an ultrasound. The thicker your natural breast tissue the less the ultrasound can "penetrate" to see deeper into your breast. Hope this helps.
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