I got silicone breast implants 7 years ago. 3 months ago my left breast swelled & there was a dull achy pain when upwards pressure was applied. Swelling went away but the pain remained. Was sent to hospital by my doctor, had an ultrasound scan. Fluid was found around my implant. I was told this is nothing to worry about. 2 months later, still in pain. Doesn't feel hard or different. Nipple is fine. No pain elsewhere. Hurts to lie on that side. What could it be? Should i get a second opinion?
November 4, 2015
Answer: Late Seroma Hello,Your Plastic Surgeon will need to investigate further- send a sample of the fluid for testing.Please follow up with your Plastic Surgeon and ask for further intervention for your seroma.All the best
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November 4, 2015
Answer: Late Seroma Hello,Your Plastic Surgeon will need to investigate further- send a sample of the fluid for testing.Please follow up with your Plastic Surgeon and ask for further intervention for your seroma.All the best
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Answer: You may have capsular contracture. Without an in-person examination, it is impossible to determine what might be going on. However, since you have had your breast implants for several years and only recently began to experience some pain, you may have capsular contracture. This is one of the most common complications that develops after breast augmentation, but should be easily remedied with revision surgery. Since your breast doesn’t feel hard to the touch and you don’t have pain throughout the breast, you may have caught capsular contracture early on in its development. See your plastic surgeon in person for a thorough exam and diagnosis.
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Answer: You may have capsular contracture. Without an in-person examination, it is impossible to determine what might be going on. However, since you have had your breast implants for several years and only recently began to experience some pain, you may have capsular contracture. This is one of the most common complications that develops after breast augmentation, but should be easily remedied with revision surgery. Since your breast doesn’t feel hard to the touch and you don’t have pain throughout the breast, you may have caught capsular contracture early on in its development. See your plastic surgeon in person for a thorough exam and diagnosis.
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