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: 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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September 23, 2017
Answer: Post augmentation seroma or hematoma it could be either, but the anemia could be due to excess blood loss during the procedure. the swelling appears to be lateral to the breast on the chest wall, or at least at the lateral margin of the breast. since the swelling had increased at day 6, an infection such a atypical mycobacterial infection could be developing ( this could result in an infected seroma). any drainage should be cultured for atypical mycobacteria and for fungi and bacteria I would expect a hematoma to have more associated bruising which you do not seem to have. infections around foreign bodies can result in rejection of the implant usually through the incision line. you need be checked often to find out what is developing particularly if infection is suspected as you could develop septicemia ( organisms in the blood stream, a serious issue ).
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September 23, 2017
Answer: Post augmentation seroma or hematoma it could be either, but the anemia could be due to excess blood loss during the procedure. the swelling appears to be lateral to the breast on the chest wall, or at least at the lateral margin of the breast. since the swelling had increased at day 6, an infection such a atypical mycobacterial infection could be developing ( this could result in an infected seroma). any drainage should be cultured for atypical mycobacteria and for fungi and bacteria I would expect a hematoma to have more associated bruising which you do not seem to have. infections around foreign bodies can result in rejection of the implant usually through the incision line. you need be checked often to find out what is developing particularly if infection is suspected as you could develop septicemia ( organisms in the blood stream, a serious issue ).
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