Can a seroma be mistaken for capsular contracture? (Photo)

December 13, 2015
Asked By:gobucs22 in Hollywood, FL

Another doc told me I have a capsular after cartilage rib graft for rhino 2 months ago. The incision is through my breast. But my breast has been feeling tight and full since a wk after surgery. Doesn't hurt. Could a capsular happen that quickly? I had ba in April and everything was fine until the rib graft. Original surgeon said Seroma. Now idk what's going on. I have what feels like lumps pockets of water maybe under breast. Can it still just be a Seroma?

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December 14, 2015

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