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Armando Soto, MD answers: Could I be allergic to my breast implants?

I got silicone breast implants about 10 days ago and I had a local allergic reaction to the adhesive tegaderm that was over my incision.

I now have itching and redness all over my chest, back, arms, neck, and face like I am reacting systemically. I do not have any other allergies. Could this be an allergy to the implant?


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Armando Soto, MD
8 months ago
By Armando Soto, MD - Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Hi there-

Implants do not cause problems like the one you are experiencing.

It sounds like you are experiencing a contact dermatitis- which means your skin is reacting in an allergic fashion to something it came into contact with. This can be a detergent, a fabric, or just about anything else that might have touched your skin.

I would let your plastic surgeon know about it and make an appointment to see your family doctor or dermatologist.

Hope you feel better.

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