Fluid around implant. It has not filled up as much as before and has stayed the same size for the last four weeks.

Dear Modes1,

 

It should be relatively straightforward to determine what the fluid collection is.  If it is blood, bruising will show up on the skin.  If it is pus, you will show obvious signs of infection.  If it is a seroma (portion of the fluid normally found in blood that sometimes accumulates around an implant) it can be managed expectantly or under local anesthesia a small drain can be placed temporarily.  You did not mention whether you have a smooth or textured implant.  Textured implants yield seromas more commonly.  I hope this has been helpful.

Hi Modes1Not quite sure what you are saying, but...The fluid could be due to pus, blood, tissue fluid.  If it is pus, you would experience pain, redness, tenderness, fever (though maybe in some cases, not), and likely the implant will need to be removed.  If the fluid is tissue fluid, it should resolve.  If it is blood, its course would be unpredictable, but I expect that you be at increase risk of contracture.  I don't think it is likely you have milk in the pocket.It may be a good idea to get a prescription for antibiotics.I would not worry that this is permanent, even if surgery needs to be performed.Best.sek