My surgeon told me to not use compression after breast implant removal,he even said that fluid build up was good and that it would help me feel like I still had implants. Now I am reading just the opposite on realself! I didn´t have drains or compression at all and I have a seroma that is bothering me one week post surgery (one breast is twice the size). Should I use ace wrap now? Or should I drain the seroma first?
February 18, 2019
Answer: Compression after breast implant removal? I'm not sure why your surgeon recommended against compression. Most Plastic Surgeons would encourage you to compress for at least 4-6 weeks after surgery to encourage closure of the pocket and discourage seroma formation.As the other PS suggested, you really need to follow up with your surgeon and have this drained. I hope this helps!All the best,Greg
Helpful
February 18, 2019
Answer: Compression after breast implant removal? I'm not sure why your surgeon recommended against compression. Most Plastic Surgeons would encourage you to compress for at least 4-6 weeks after surgery to encourage closure of the pocket and discourage seroma formation.As the other PS suggested, you really need to follow up with your surgeon and have this drained. I hope this helps!All the best,Greg
Helpful
February 18, 2019
Answer: Compression Garment after Removal Thank you for your question! After practicing plastic surgery for over 30 years, I generally do not have my patients wear compression garments after breast implant removal. However, I do always use drains with this procedure in order to prevent fluid collection and possible future operations to correct complications. It is difficult to make any recommendations without examining you myself; however, I would recommend draining the seroma before using any type of compression. After draining it, I would recommend compression with a surgical bra. When removing implants, we remove the capsule which creates a raw surgical surface which produces fluid. Since you did not have drains, this fluid collected leading to your seroma. After draining it, the compression will stabilize the surgical surfaces allowing them to heal together without fluid.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
February 18, 2019
Answer: Compression Garment after Removal Thank you for your question! After practicing plastic surgery for over 30 years, I generally do not have my patients wear compression garments after breast implant removal. However, I do always use drains with this procedure in order to prevent fluid collection and possible future operations to correct complications. It is difficult to make any recommendations without examining you myself; however, I would recommend draining the seroma before using any type of compression. After draining it, I would recommend compression with a surgical bra. When removing implants, we remove the capsule which creates a raw surgical surface which produces fluid. Since you did not have drains, this fluid collected leading to your seroma. After draining it, the compression will stabilize the surgical surfaces allowing them to heal together without fluid.
Helpful 2 people found this helpful
