Hello, Any problem near the incision especially of a breast implant case warrants early evaluation by your surgeon. Hopefully this is not an implant infection, but this must be looked into.
Complications after Breast Augmentation?
I’ve noticed lump, having pain, soreness, and discharge on my right nipple after 2 months of breast augmentation.
I had a breast augmentation through areola 2 months ago. Recently, I am having a problem with my right nipple. I noticed that my right nipple is firm compared to the left side. I noticed a small amount of serous discharge after 1 day that it started to bother me and it stopped.
Also I'm having this constant pain especially when touch, soreness and felt lump behind the nipple. I wonder if it's a sign of infection since it was closed to the incision. Please I need your assistance.
4 answers to “Complications after Breast Augmentation?”
A: See you surgeon right away
The symptoms you describe should be looked at as an infectious process until proven otherwise. I would suggest contacting your surgeon right away for an evaluation. You may have a simple suture issue that can resolved easily. A more serious problem needs to be ruled out and that can only be done with a full... more
A: Nipple discharge after breast augmentation calls for evaluation
Though nipple disharge two months after breast could be related to a benign breast cyst, nipple discharge calls for evaluation. Start with your plastic surgeon and have a through breast examination. Our recommendation would be a visit to your local breast center after your examination for a diagnostic... more
A: Breast augmentation complications
Traditionally, when a peri-areolar incision is used, the breast tissue is transected when placing the implant submuscularly or subglandularly. Occasionally, this interrupts the ductal system and or cysts which can result in inflammation and or infection. Some surgeons avoid the use of this incision for this... more
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17 Mar 2009
i went to the ER and got my evaluation. They gave me IV antibiotic and prescribed some oral antibiotic for 7 days. They also did ultrasound and found no evidence of abscess. However its been to days now and I cannot see any improvement. How long it usually take to see improvement? Should I do wait until the medication is over or I need to act as possible.Thanks