Is this impending breast implant exposure? (Photo)

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I am 4 weeks post op, suffer from hematoma and seroma on left breast. Seroma drained from areola incision and stopped several days ago with no signs of infection. Tonight noticed at Red circle to left of breast with a white spot in middle that is slightly indented and easy to push in. Is the white part the implant trying to get through? I have started antibiotics and will see my surgeon asap but hoped someone on here could clear my nerves until I was able to. Thanks in advance!

Luis Tactuk Simó, MD · Answer

Hello, from your pictures and what you are describing i would lean towards a cellulitis or an abcess formationGo check it up with your doctor couse you might be needing antibiotics asap. Best wishes

Deborah Sillins, MD · Answer

I would see your surgeon as soon as possible. It looks like you have an infection going on and possibly an abcess that needs attention ASAP

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello, I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Unfortunately this does not look good. It is difficult to say what is going on underneath based on a photo but I recommend that you don't wait at all to have it assessed/treated. I wish you all the best

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The pictures worrisome. The distribution of red on the skin is suggestive of infection and possibly a deep-seated abscess. This needs to be reported to your surgeon immediately.

Richard Wellington Swift, MD · Answer

Thank you for posting your question with  photographs.  Redness after breast augmentation and hematoma drainage is concerning, because it may represent infection. Fever, increased swelling and pain are other signs that this is an emergency. I recommend that you see your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon immediately so that you can have a proper examination, diagnosis and treatment. Best wishes, Sincerely Dr. Richard Wellington Swift.

Is this impending breast implant exposure? (Photo)

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Answer: Potential infection after breast augmentation needs to be reported to your surgeon immediately.

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Is this impending breast implant exposure? (Photo)

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Answer: Potential infection after breast augmentation needs to be reported to your surgeon immediately.

Answer: Potential infection after breast augmentation needs to be reported to your surgeon immediately.

Answer: Redness After Breast Implant Hematoma Drainage

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