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47 Years Old, Exchange of 14 Year Old Saline Implants to Silicone 560cc, High Profile Implants - Covington, LA

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I am 6 weeks out from the procedure and I am...

apchamp123
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I am 6 weeks out from the procedure and I am experiencing complications in my right breast. My left breast seemed to "drop" into a final position and all swelling is gone. The right side seemed to be higher and still swollen. At the end of the 6th week, the right side started to leak a clear fluid at first and then a yellowish fluid and by night fall, blood. I went to my surgeon the following day and she suctioned out the breast, took a culture and started me on 2 antibiotics. All seemed to be going well after that, until 2 days later, when I started leaking the blood/clear fluid again. The culture showed no signs of infection after 72 hours, but the final results will be not be complete until the 7th day (3 more days). I have not had any fever or other signs of infection at this point. In my opinion, it seems like a hematama, but not sure why it would fill back up after she suctioned it the first time.

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Elizabeth A. Kinsley, MD - Account Suspended

Elizabeth A. Kinsley, MD - Account Suspended

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 14, 2014
Glad you're staying in close touch with your doctor about the leak...and really good news that you're on antibiotics. Hoping this will heal up soon but do keep us posted!
UPDATED FROM apchamp123
2 months post

8 1/2 weeks Post-OP

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It's been 8 1/2 weeks since the breast implant revision and I am still having complications. 2 weeks ago I had a drain tube and had it in for a week and it drained 25-30cc's each day. After 7 days the tube was removed, but a small opening left to allow for draining. The fluid is a clear slimy substance and soaks through the gauze dressing I am using. I also still have a squishy lump on the inner part of the breast (the cleavage side), what could be causing this?

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UPDATED FROM apchamp123
3 months post

Breat Implant Removed

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After trying to save the implant over a 4 week period, the implant was finally removed. I will now wait 3-6 months to allow the breast to heal and have the implant put back in. The explanation from my surgeon was that this was a "freak-like, isolated" type of situation and not sure why the implant was not being accepted by my body. After a second opinion, it was suggested to be a damaged lymph node/gland that was accidentally nipped during the exchange and this is what was causing the constant draining and also what was pushing the implant out like a splinter. Hopefully, the healing will be accomplished in 3 months or less and I can have the new implant put in and resume my life.

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