April 2015 had Sientra textured gel implants put in. August 11, 2016 both implants were removed due to right breast being larger than the left. I have been back to see my doctor but he has assured me this hole is ok and the foul smelling discharge is not an infection. Much to my surprise as well as the doctor, the left Sientra breast implant was discovered to be ruptured when my implants were being removed. Photo is of the right breast not the left which ruptured. Should I be concerned?
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This situation is best discussed with your surgeon. More information is needed to determine if there is a cause for concern. Your manipulation may have irritated something causing it to bleed. The amount and color (deep red, red tinged etc) of the drainage will need to be reported to your...
From the limited photos it does not appear that you have much breast tissue. Your surgeon will be able to provide more information during an exam. You can also discuss options such as smaller implants or a lift at that time.
While permanent changes in sensation from breast augmentation are not common, they can occur. Sensation after augmentation typically begins to return to normal within the first 3 months, but can take up to one year. It is not possible to determine if implant removal will improve your...