Best Way to Treat a Hematoma After Breast Augmentation?

February 17, 2010
Asked By:scmngal in South Carolina, SC

Breast augmentation 10 weeks ago - at the 5 week post-op mark, plastic surgeon was unhappy with healing and performed a pocket revision for both breasts and bumped up implant size. Within 7 days I developed a mass of fluid below my left breast (size of half a baseball - red and really sore) but PS wasn't overly concerned and prescribed antibiotics and a wait and see approach. It's been 4 weeks and I still have swelling & pain. PS doesn't want to drain it for fear of risking infection. I am suspect of his approach - what to do?

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April 7, 2016

Answer: Hematoma after breast implant surgery must be drained.

April 7, 2016

Answer: Hematoma after breast implant surgery must be drained.

February 17, 2010

Answer: Fluid collection following implant removal and replacement

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February 17, 2010

Answer: Fluid collection following implant removal and replacement

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