I got my saline implants removed 4 weeks ago. I now have silicone implants. Today I randomly noticed what feels like an air bubble under the incision sight on my left side. I can feel the implant capsule, I think that’s what it is? 570 to 650 silicone. Is this normal? My doctors assistant said it was but I don’t know. I feel like it’s been 4 weeks. Shouldn’t I have felt this earlier on? Will this go away? Please help!!!
Answer: Is a 4 week BA post op “Air bubble” normal? Went from saline to silicone. Thank you for your questions. In the post-op period, it is not unusual to have fluid or air trapped in the pocket, but this usually resolves within a few days. If you are 1 month out from surgery and concerned about fluid or air in the pocket, I would suggest you contact your surgeon for an evaluation.Best of luck!
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Answer: Is a 4 week BA post op “Air bubble” normal? Went from saline to silicone. Thank you for your questions. In the post-op period, it is not unusual to have fluid or air trapped in the pocket, but this usually resolves within a few days. If you are 1 month out from surgery and concerned about fluid or air in the pocket, I would suggest you contact your surgeon for an evaluation.Best of luck!
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January 1, 2018
Answer: Not Air Hello,What you’re describing is the actual implant, not air. You cannot feel air, but you can sometimes hear gurgling shortly after surgery. You need to see your surgeon, not his assistant. Best of luck!
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January 1, 2018
Answer: Not Air Hello,What you’re describing is the actual implant, not air. You cannot feel air, but you can sometimes hear gurgling shortly after surgery. You need to see your surgeon, not his assistant. Best of luck!
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January 1, 2018
Answer: 4 Weeks Post Breast Augmentation - Is Feeling An Air Bubble Normal? Air trapped inside the breast implant pocket after a breast augmentation is completely normal. However, these tend to resorb relatively quickly and rarely felt after 2 weeks.Feeling what you think is an air bubble under an incision may, in fact, be deep sutures placed by your surgeon to take the tension off the suture line, i.e. give you a thinner scar. These sutures normally are dissolvable and they very often grasp a great deal of tissue leading to a small lump that could be miscontrued as an air bubble. Obviously. an in person exam would be the best way to diagnose your problem. However, none of your comments indicate any form of emergency. I highly recommend at this point you request your personal plastic surgeon's assistant to set up an office visit between you and your plastic surgeon so that he or she can diagnose the problem, and either treat it or put your mind at ease.
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January 1, 2018
Answer: 4 Weeks Post Breast Augmentation - Is Feeling An Air Bubble Normal? Air trapped inside the breast implant pocket after a breast augmentation is completely normal. However, these tend to resorb relatively quickly and rarely felt after 2 weeks.Feeling what you think is an air bubble under an incision may, in fact, be deep sutures placed by your surgeon to take the tension off the suture line, i.e. give you a thinner scar. These sutures normally are dissolvable and they very often grasp a great deal of tissue leading to a small lump that could be miscontrued as an air bubble. Obviously. an in person exam would be the best way to diagnose your problem. However, none of your comments indicate any form of emergency. I highly recommend at this point you request your personal plastic surgeon's assistant to set up an office visit between you and your plastic surgeon so that he or she can diagnose the problem, and either treat it or put your mind at ease.
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January 2, 2018
Answer: Post Op Air Bubble Thanks for your question! Yes, it is perfectly normal to have an air bubble sensation a few weeks after breast implant exchange: sometimes a little air gets trapped in the implant pocket. Your body should easily resorb this within the next few weeks. If it doesn’t go away soon, contact your plastic surgeon. Best of luck to you!
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January 2, 2018
Answer: Post Op Air Bubble Thanks for your question! Yes, it is perfectly normal to have an air bubble sensation a few weeks after breast implant exchange: sometimes a little air gets trapped in the implant pocket. Your body should easily resorb this within the next few weeks. If it doesn’t go away soon, contact your plastic surgeon. Best of luck to you!
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December 31, 2017
Answer: Air bubble in breast implant pocket It is very common to have small amounts of air trapped in the implant pocket when an initial augmentation procedure is done or an during implant exchange. It will slowly resorb and go away completely, usually within a few weeks. The other thing you may be feeling is the implant itself. Oftentimes when patients with small natural breasts have larger implants placed they can feel the edge of the implant, usually on the underside of the breast along the crease. Sometimes this does not become apparent until swelling starts to resolve. Both of these issues are insignificant and common. Rely on the advice of your surgeon. Best of luck!Thomas Taylor, MD, FACS
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December 31, 2017
Answer: Air bubble in breast implant pocket It is very common to have small amounts of air trapped in the implant pocket when an initial augmentation procedure is done or an during implant exchange. It will slowly resorb and go away completely, usually within a few weeks. The other thing you may be feeling is the implant itself. Oftentimes when patients with small natural breasts have larger implants placed they can feel the edge of the implant, usually on the underside of the breast along the crease. Sometimes this does not become apparent until swelling starts to resolve. Both of these issues are insignificant and common. Rely on the advice of your surgeon. Best of luck!Thomas Taylor, MD, FACS
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