Foreign Silicone Gel Implants and New Rash

Lavinia Chong, MD answers: Scar tissue from Breast Implants

I have Breast Implants and my right breast is very sore and and a rash is forming below my breast I have gel implants and should I ignore this and is it normal? They were done 5 years ago. I was told it could be scar tissue. What should I do? I had them done in Tijuana and have no money for any medical expenses. Please help.


Lavinia Chong, MD
4 months ago
By Lavinia Chong, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Medical Tourism, having cosmetic surgery abroad may intially seem cost effective, I've regrettably seen quite a few complications, which ended up costing more.  The new rash could represent something as simple as acne eruption.  However it could be an indication of something much more sinister like a mycobacterium infection.  I would call UC San Diego's Plastic Surgery Division to enquire whether they still have a Resident's Clinic, where you can receive care, supervised by a Board Certified faculty Plastic Surgeon, at a discount.  Good luck.

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