Seromas, hardness and potential rippling three weeks after surgery? Is this normal? (Photo)

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I had my surgery three weeks ago, silicone moderate 375 and 400 cc under muscle. I have a few concerns, one that I have developed squishy moveable lumps on each breast, my right breast on the side near my armpit has gone dimply, almost feels like it goes in and out like rippling? But my biggest concern is that my left breast on the inside has gone very hard, feels like it’s under the implant, like a hard raised line going around the implant, where I have highlighted the photo, is this normal?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi chloe2323,
  
I am sorry to hear about what you are experiencing. It is difficult to ascertain what this is and its causes. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon to have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
  
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Anthony Barabas, MBBS, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Thanks for your question. It is possible to develop a seroma at three weeks, but you would expect the fluid collection to be all the way around the implants rather than in a specific part of the breast as you describe. It would also be very rare for a seroma to occur in both breasts, but is possible. What you describe sounds like you are feeling the edges of the implants themselves. My impression from your photo is the the implants of 375 and 400 were probably about the same diameter as your breasts (or possibly wider) and this therefore makes it more likely to feel the edge of the implants. You should go back to your plastic surgeon to be examined. Good luck.

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

Implants do not easily ripples, but there is a possibility. The best course of action would be to schedule an appointment with your surgeon and have the area examined. It is very difficult to give an accurate assessment based on photos alone. The description do suggest that it is probably the edge of the implants that you are feeling. Your concerns will be best addressed by your surgeon who knows your condition best.

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