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?
Answer: Late seroma around breast implants It sounds like what you had was known as a late seroma. This is rare, but can happen and is usually harmless, normally settling spontaneously after having the fluid removed, as you have. Recently, some evidence has emerged that these collections of fluid maybe in response to a very rare breast tumour (ALCL) and there appears to be an association with textured implants in particular. At the moment, the risk appears to be about one in 200,000, though there is a possibility that this is an under estimate of how often it happens. If you have ongoing symptoms, I would go back to your surgeon and discuss further investigation. It is probably nothing but I think you should make sure.
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Answer: Late seroma around breast implants It sounds like what you had was known as a late seroma. This is rare, but can happen and is usually harmless, normally settling spontaneously after having the fluid removed, as you have. Recently, some evidence has emerged that these collections of fluid maybe in response to a very rare breast tumour (ALCL) and there appears to be an association with textured implants in particular. At the moment, the risk appears to be about one in 200,000, though there is a possibility that this is an under estimate of how often it happens. If you have ongoing symptoms, I would go back to your surgeon and discuss further investigation. It is probably nothing but I think you should make sure.
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November 15, 2015
Answer: Fluid around breast implant 7 years after surgery. Any suggestions? You have developed something called a late seroma which warrants further investigation. In most cases it's nothing but in rare cases it can represent a rare (but treatable) form of cancer known as ALCL. You surgeon should drain the fluid and send it for special tests to rule out this condition. Best of luck!
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November 15, 2015
Answer: Fluid around breast implant 7 years after surgery. Any suggestions? You have developed something called a late seroma which warrants further investigation. In most cases it's nothing but in rare cases it can represent a rare (but treatable) form of cancer known as ALCL. You surgeon should drain the fluid and send it for special tests to rule out this condition. Best of luck!
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November 4, 2015
Answer: Fluid around breast implant 7 years after surgery. Any suggestions? I appreciate your question.
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November 4, 2015
Answer: Fluid around breast implant 7 years after surgery. Any suggestions? I appreciate your question.
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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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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
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Answer: You may have capsular contracture. Without an in-person examination, it is impossible to determine what
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