I had a double mastectomy in November 2014, reconstructive surgery in March 2015. I woke up this morning with my bra completely soaked on one side. I can't tell where it's coming from but it's got a weird feel to the liquid. It almost feels like baby oil! Could this be silicone coming from my implant thru my skin or an incision somewhere???
August 31, 2015
Answer: Not likely to be leaking implants The leakage that you are experiencing is most likely not from the implant. It is not unusual to have drainage after any procedure. This may be seroma fluid. If you have concerns see your plastic surgeon. The newer generation silicone gel implants are made from form stable gel and would not leak like the older styled implants.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Not likely to be leaking implants The leakage that you are experiencing is most likely not from the implant. It is not unusual to have drainage after any procedure. This may be seroma fluid. If you have concerns see your plastic surgeon. The newer generation silicone gel implants are made from form stable gel and would not leak like the older styled implants.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Leaking Breast reconstruction In all likelihood, a seroma has drained through your skin. A typical site of drainage is a former incision. You should contact your plastic surgeon immediately for treatment advice. An opening between your skin surface and the implant may put your reconstruction in jeopardy. Modern silicone implants implants used in reconstruction are either 4th or 5th generation gels. Both gels are cohesive, the 5th generation gels are highly cohesive and used in shaped form stable devises. All silicone implants have rupture rates, but freely flowing liquid is not consistent with the "physics" of modern silicone implant gels.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Leaking Breast reconstruction In all likelihood, a seroma has drained through your skin. A typical site of drainage is a former incision. You should contact your plastic surgeon immediately for treatment advice. An opening between your skin surface and the implant may put your reconstruction in jeopardy. Modern silicone implants implants used in reconstruction are either 4th or 5th generation gels. Both gels are cohesive, the 5th generation gels are highly cohesive and used in shaped form stable devises. All silicone implants have rupture rates, but freely flowing liquid is not consistent with the "physics" of modern silicone implant gels.
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