MRSA could be a problem

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD answers: Breast Implants for patient with history of MRSA?

Can I get Breast implants, even with a history of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) in my left breast due to mastitis?


Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
4 months ago

MRSA is certainly a difficult situation as is any infection when it comes to breast implants.  If a breast implant becomes infected then it must be removed.  No amount of antibiotic will clear the infection unless the implant is removed.  It would be nice to know if you are a carrier for MRSA.  A consideration for nasal cultures is a possibility.  It would be important for your to wash your skin with a surgical scrub beginning the night prior to surgery and the morning of surgery.  If the source of your previous infection was a mastitis then I would not recommend the peri-areolar incision.  You should also be aware that you may be at an increased risk for an infection but no absolute percentage can be given. 

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