I had 2 open capsulectomies on my right breast 6 months apart. The second time PS did an implant exchange from smooth to textured. About a week and a half later, developed what I thought was a seroma and he went in an put a drain in, but he said it was a lot of blood. The blood kept draining for a week without getting any lighter, so he removed the implant, cleaned out the pocket and suctioned out any blood and clots, and replaced the implant. I am 3 days post op with a swollen pinkish breast, and when I saw him today he had the nurse give me an antibiotic injection. He wants to see me in two days, but doesn't seem very concerned. I am freaking out! Am I getting an infection? Is it going to go away? I have had 5 surgeries this year (Bilateral implant exchange in June 2010, open capsulectomy on right side in December 2010, Open capsulectomy/implat exchange on right side on April 29, 2011, Drains inserted May 12, 2011, exploration/suction etc. May 20, 2011) and I do not want another one! I am so distraught, and my PS said he feels so bad for me, but I am just so upset. Help! I want to know if it sounds like he is doing the right thing here.
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May 25, 2011
Answer: Weathering multiple complications after breast augmentation
The size of a saline implant filled to a total volume of 600cc and a silicone gel implant of 600cc should be the same. You mention the size of your saline implants as 600cc, but is that their size or their final fill volume? I ask because many surgeons, myself included, properly...
Unfortunately this is a very common problem with dual-plane subpectoral techniques. These techniques offer no lower and lateral support to the implant and subject the implant to variable but constant force in the down and out direction by virtue of the altered pectoralis muscle. This...
For your size this is a large implant. the larger you go the more issues over time. Doing this just for cleavage is temporary.. A bra can do wondersd with cleavage
