Is It Normal to Have Some Fluid Build Up (Shown on MRI) Behind Silicone Implant After 7 Years?

April 30, 2013

I have had a Mentor implant for 7 years. I have an MRI done annually to look for cancer on that breast. Other breast was removed due to cancer. Each year the last 3 years, the report shows fluid build up behind the implant. My PS said to "keep an eye on it". So how much fluid can build up before it's a concern? And what could or should be done about it? Is it anything serious? I have no symptoms.

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August 20, 2014

Answer: Fluid In Pocket

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Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 20, 2014

Answer: Fluid In Pocket

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Robert F. Centeno, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 2, 2013

Answer: Fluid in breast

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May 1, 2013

Answer: Fluid around a silicone implant 7 years after surgery

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