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Breast implant after seroma - is there any chance it will reappear if I replace the implant?

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AmandaLiv92Jun 5, 2023

I decided to take out my right breast implant due to seroma. My PS said That he can insert the implant again after 6 months and change siltex implant to smooth implant. Is there any chance the seroma will reappear? and is the percentage high?

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