Getting a second opinion is always a good idea. Bilateral infection after breast augmenation is unusual. Why did it happen? Some plastic surgeons will work with an infectious disease doctor to manage your case; this can be very helpful and I recommend it. If you had MRSA (a type... more
Breast implants removed due to staph infection, unsure about next steps?
Both breasts implants were removed due to staph infection. Now I'm thinking about having them put back in except my doctor won't check to make sure the staph is gone. Should I proceed? See a different doctor? What should I do to make sure I won't have the same infection problem again?
3 answers to “Breast implants removed due to staph...”
A: Replacing breast implants
As Dr. Di Saia stated in his answer, infection following breast augmentation in unusual. When an infection occurs around an implant, the implant serves as an infected foreign body and must me removed to clear the infection as was done in your case. We all have bacteria on our skin. If a test,... more
A: Infection and Breast Implant Removal
Hello, Infection in breast implant cases is fortunately very rare, but when it does happen the implants frequently need to be removed. Most surgeons wait 6 months or until after the tissues have softened to consider replacing them. If you can't see your original surgeon I would go to another board... more
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