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Right Breast Implant Removed Due to MRSA. When Can I Get my Implant Back In?

asked 1 year ago by Toronto953 in Toronto, ON
Latest answer by W. Tracy Hankins, MD
Question viewed 754 times
Tags: infection, MRSA, replacement, timing

5 weeks ago i had my right breast implant removed, due to an MRSA infection, since then everything has been fine i stopped taking the antibiotics 3 weeks ago, i've had 3 swabs done in both my nose and wound, 2 of them were negative and im still waiting for the third result..I just wanna know when can i put my implant again, it is very uncomfortable to have only one, and how can i be sure the MRSA wont come back..im so confused please help me! and any suggestions for surgeons in Toronto Canada

13 answers to Right Breast Implant Removed Due to MRSA. When Can I Get my Implant Back In?

Need To Wait Several Months for Breast Re-Implantation

Sorry about your MRSA infection. Although rare, infections of your breast implant surgery is a pretty serious event, and I'm glad you're health is OK overall. In general, you will be probably be asked to wait about 6-12 months before you can get your breast implant replaced. The reason why is that there may be a recurrence of infection if you place your breast implant too soon. Also, there is a risk of increased capsular contracture with bacteria present in the... more

Roy Kim, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

I would wait at least six months

I would wait at least six months to replace your implants, as well as being sure you are on the proper prophylactic antibiotics for MRSA at the next operation

W. Tracy Hankins, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implant Infection

Most infectious disease specialists will recommend waiting at least 3 to 6 months before considering any elective breast implant procedures. In addition, you will likely require some MRSA antibiotic prophylaxis.

C. Bob Basu, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

Replacing implants after MRSA Infection

Usually you can reinsert the implants several months later without problems from the initial infection.

Robert N. Young, MD
San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation

Breast augmentation following the infection should wait for at least 3 months. It also depends on the extent of the infection. Sometimes, additional time may be required.

Shahin Javaheri, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.AdvancedAesthetic.com

MRSA breast implant infection

IT appears that you have undergone an Infectious disease consultation and it sounds as if appropriate measures have been instituted. I would continue to follow the advice of your surgeon who appears to be providing you wiht excellent care. In my opinion, I would likely wait a minimum of 3 months, Pre-operative measures would likely be insttitued such as antibactoerial showers pror to surgery or in accordance with ID consultation.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

The longer you can wait for Re-implantation, the easier it will be

Any patient that requires explantation of their implant for an infection is frequently anxious about having that implant replaced. There are two medical issues that come up in this situation. The first, is that you need to be certain that the infection has cleared from your breast tissue. Otherwise, the new implant will be at a high risk of becoming infected as well. The other issue relates to the scar tissue in that breast. After any breast operation, scar tissue will develop. That... more

Kevin Brenner, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

After implant infection, recommend 6 months to wait.

Infection of a breast implant is a serious concern. When it occurs, it often requires removal of the implant and the scar tissue (capsule) around the implant. In general, I recommend waiting 6 months before replacement of the implant. In the meantime, women often ask what they can do to help with the difference in shape. I refer women to the mastectomy department in many department stores. Here you can find special bras with prosthetic inserts that will camouflage the size difference while... more

David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.drbogue.com

MRSA and implant removal

I would recommend waiting 6 months. after four months, most of the inflammation of wound healing is resolved, but a couple extra months is helpful for the tissues to go back to as normal as possible. This will make the replacement surgery easier.

Mark D. Epstein, MD
Stony Brook Plastic Surgeon

I would advice to wait at least 3 months following surgery before considering having an implant replaced

Thank you very much for your enquiry, I'm sorry that you have had MRSA infection after your breast implant and this is extremely unusual and I think you'd be very unlucky to get this. Generally, I would advice to wait at least 3 months following surgery before considering having an implant replaced. It's important to have your MRSA status checked prior to surgery to make sure you're not carrying the MRSA. I'm sorry that you've been so unlucky and do wish... more

Adrian Richards, MD
London Plastic Surgeon

MRSA and a breast implant infection

If you are now five weeks out since an infection and removal of an implant, you probably want to wait three or more months for the wound to heal and tissues soften before undergoing a redo.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Replacing Breast Implants After Removal for Infection.

Fortunately, breast implants rarely get infected. When they do, it is a big problem. and frequently requires completely removing the implants in order for the infection to clear. The timing of when to replace breast implants removed for infection varies. Three to six months is the minimum. If the breast still feel hard, and the skin is not yet mobile, it is best to further delay reinsertion. Waiting longer, allows the scar tissue to soften, and can help improve the cosmetic result in the... more

Joseph Mele, MD
Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

Infection after breast augmentation

You will need to wait a mininum of 3 months but 6 months would be better before placing a new implant. This is based on medical literature that reported high re-re-operative rates if the implants are replaced sooner. Even though the infection may have cleared the tissue is not yet back to normal. Until it is fully recovered the risk of re-infection, capsular contracture etc is too high.