I am post-op 5 days and i develop new symptoms of swelling, pain, feeling there is liquid moving underneath my skin near the incision area. Also a sudden feeling of unwell, fever, weak. On day 6, i monitor that the swelling is double size (in the picture). Day 7, my doctor asked me to do blood check and results seems there is no infection (picture attached) but i have a sudden anemia. Do you think i have Seroma based on my symptoms? Or other case? Is it the cause of my anemia? What should i do?
Answer: Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision I appreciate your question.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision I appreciate your question.
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September 23, 2017
Answer: Is This Yellow Swelling A Seroma & Do Seromas Cause Anemia? Easy answer first. Seromas do not cause anemia. A seroma is a collection of fluid, usually the non-cellular portion of blood also known as serum. This collection of fluid is not in tissue but a swelling strictly of liquid. It is difficult to determine from your pictures if this bump is merely a swelling of subcutaneous tissue or separate fluid collection.I am certain your Board Certified plastic surgeon would be able to diagnose the difference and answer your question as to what this bump is on your next office visit. The cause of your mild anemia may be blood loss during surgery, or it is possible if you did not do a pre-operative blood test, that this anemia may have predated your surgery. There are many people walking around with lower than normal red blood cell counts who are not, in fact, anemic but just have lower blood cell counts than the average person. Finally, what you should do at this point is present all the data that you presented to RealSelf to your personal plastic surgeon, and ask him or her these questions. I am certain that he or she will be happy to clear up your concerns.
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September 23, 2017
Answer: Is This Yellow Swelling A Seroma & Do Seromas Cause Anemia? Easy answer first. Seromas do not cause anemia. A seroma is a collection of fluid, usually the non-cellular portion of blood also known as serum. This collection of fluid is not in tissue but a swelling strictly of liquid. It is difficult to determine from your pictures if this bump is merely a swelling of subcutaneous tissue or separate fluid collection.I am certain your Board Certified plastic surgeon would be able to diagnose the difference and answer your question as to what this bump is on your next office visit. The cause of your mild anemia may be blood loss during surgery, or it is possible if you did not do a pre-operative blood test, that this anemia may have predated your surgery. There are many people walking around with lower than normal red blood cell counts who are not, in fact, anemic but just have lower blood cell counts than the average person. Finally, what you should do at this point is present all the data that you presented to RealSelf to your personal plastic surgeon, and ask him or her these questions. I am certain that he or she will be happy to clear up your concerns.
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September 22, 2017
Answer: Symptoms Based on the symptoms you described I encourage you to schedule an appointment with your surgeon for an evaluation. It may be normal swelling related to surgery, but it warrants a visit since you have other symptoms along with the swelling. Best wishes.
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September 22, 2017
Answer: Symptoms Based on the symptoms you described I encourage you to schedule an appointment with your surgeon for an evaluation. It may be normal swelling related to surgery, but it warrants a visit since you have other symptoms along with the swelling. Best wishes.
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September 23, 2017
Answer: Is this yellow swelling a seroma? Do seromas cause anemia? What should i do? I'm sorry to hear of your distress.The most common cause of acute discomfort swelling and a sensation of liquid 5 days after breast augmentation would be a hematoma. A lowering of your hemoglobin and hematocrit would also be compatible with bleeding. In addition a yellow discoloration can also be a sign of bleeding.Insist that your surgeon perform an ultrasound on the area to see if there is a fluid collection. If there is an it is likely blood blood must be surgically removed, the implant cavity cleansed and the implants can be replaced.
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September 23, 2017
Answer: Is this yellow swelling a seroma? Do seromas cause anemia? What should i do? I'm sorry to hear of your distress.The most common cause of acute discomfort swelling and a sensation of liquid 5 days after breast augmentation would be a hematoma. A lowering of your hemoglobin and hematocrit would also be compatible with bleeding. In addition a yellow discoloration can also be a sign of bleeding.Insist that your surgeon perform an ultrasound on the area to see if there is a fluid collection. If there is an it is likely blood blood must be surgically removed, the implant cavity cleansed and the implants can be replaced.
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Answer: Post-Operative Breast Augmentation It is important that you contact your board certified plastic surgeon to discuss any concerns you may have following your recent breast augmentation surgery. Your surgeon will want to be aware of any questions you may have. Best wishes!
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Answer: Post-Operative Breast Augmentation It is important that you contact your board certified plastic surgeon to discuss any concerns you may have following your recent breast augmentation surgery. Your surgeon will want to be aware of any questions you may have. Best wishes!
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