Swelling in the reconstructed breast

SonjaW

Hi all, this is my first post.  

September 2017 I was diagnosed with 6cm tumour with node involvement - not visible on ultrasound or mammogram.  May 2018 I had a skin sparing mastectomy ‘L’ breast with a spacer.  In July 2018 I had the reconstruction done.
Since then I have been just getting on with life.  This included taking up running which of course gave me weight loss to the point where my implant was quite visibly outlined.  And I was happy with that.

However, a month ago I noticed swelling of the reconstructed breast.  I thought nothing of it.  However, yesterday I noticed it was quite noticeably enlarged.
Has anyone else ever had this before?

Thanks Sonja

iserbrown

Hi @SonjaW
In my view I think it would be wise to get an appointment.
Anything that doesn't seem right should be checked out.  
take care

Zoffiel

Yep, make an appointment to see your surgeon. It's possibly just fluid, but that can cause other problems. If there s any heat in it, get to your GP as soon as you can. Ain't it the gift that keeps on giving? 
MXX

primek

Any sudden enlargement needs investigation to exclude infection and should be done with haste. It may be just a seroma but nay be more. Was it an implant or own tissue reconstruction?

iserbrown

@SonjaW
Hi!  Hope you are okay and able to get an appointment to find out what is causing the swelling!  
Take care