Hello, The best thing you can do at this point is maintain close frequent contact with your surgeon as you both figure what to do next. Antibiotics either will clear the infection or you will need the implant(s) removed. If the infection is not deeply set, you will make it through without more surgery.... more
Cellulitis after breast implant replacement and lift
I had breast implant replacement and breast lift done a week ago. I have cellulitis in the left breast. It is very painful red and swollen. I don't have fever yet. My surgeon put me on Bactrim. Does this sound like an appropriate drug? Also, I've heard that once people get an infection, they most likely need to have the implants removed. What are the chances this will happen to me? This is very stressful!
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A: Breast Infection and Implants
I wish you had a picture posted, but yes bactrim is reasonable as so is Keflex that you are now on. It is difficult to say if you will need the impants removed or not. It is simply a test of time and see how things progress. If the antibiotics work then you are in good shape and may be able... more
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8 May 2009
I had a reaction to the bactrim so i received a shot of rocephin 1 gram today and on cephalexin for the next 5(500mg).