Should I go to the ER or wait until Monday to get appointment with plastic surgeon for possible leak of breast implant? (Photo)

June 4, 2016
Asked By:judaye in Oklahoma City, OK

Had recent breast reconstruction surgery after mastectomy and expanders, the end of April. I feel that my left implant may have a leak due to a fall about half an hour ago. There seems to be a bubble upon palpitation. The left breast has been consistently smaller since surgery. Neither have completely settled yet. It is Saturday night, needing to know if I should go to the ER or just wait until Monday to schedule an appointment with my plastic surgeon?

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June 5, 2016

Answer: Should I go to the ER or wait until Monday to get appointment with plastic surgeon for possible leak of breast implant?

Farah Naz Khan, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 6, 2016

Answer: ER or Plastic Surgeon's office

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Answer: ER or Plastic Surgeon's office

June 5, 2016

Answer: Should I go to the ER or wait until Monday to get appointment with plastic surgeon for possible leak of breast implant?

June 5, 2016

Answer: Should I go to the ER or wait until Monday to get appointment with plastic surgeon for possible leak of breast implant?

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