Could I be allergic to my breast implants?

It is highly unlikely that you are allergic to your breast implants. Having said that, blood obtained from individuals with silicone implants may contain antibodies which is typical of an reaction to a foreign body but the true significance of these antibodies is not known nor are they felt to be related to... more

Allergy to breast implants is very unusual. Most likely you are having a reaction to the adhesive and on the dressing. However, you should consult with your surgeon to ensure that nothing more serious is occurring. Good Luck.

If you reacted to the tegaderm, that speaks to your very reactive state in general because that is essentially an inert substance.  You sound like you are having some kind of a medication allergy.  Are you still taking pain meds?  If so, stop them and take some Benedryl.  Also, if there are... more

It seems that you developed an allergic reaction to either a medication or a dressing. You need to act fast, this is what I would do: 1. Contact your local doctor, but start Benadryl at the same time. If the allergy extends to your head or neck, you might need to go to the ER. 2. Remove the tegarderm and clean... more

Your symptoms could be secondary to one of many medications, adhesives, prep solutions, but likely not implants. I would recommend consultation with a dermatololgist to consider sources(which may not be identified) as well as treatment. In this case, additional medication may be necessary beyond Benadryl. ... more

It is fairly common to see reactions under the Tegaderm, or Steri strips. People are frequently allergic to the adhesives in these products. If the rash spreads to the rest of your body, something else is going on; most likely an allergic reaction to a medication you have taken. Pain pills and antibiotics... more

Hi! Silicone implants are inert and do not cause the reaction you are describing. In fact, silicone implants do not cause any illness whatsoever. It sounds like you have a contact dermatitis, which can be quite severe. I recommend that you see a dermatologist.

The apparent rash is not due to the implants. The most likely candidate is something that was put on the skin during preparation for surgery, like Betadine, which has iodine, or some other prep solution. At the end of the case, an adhesive may also sometimes be applied to help the dressing stick. I have... more

1. Implants do not cause the reaction that you describe. 2. Topical antiseptics during surgery typically do not include your face, so it is likely something systemic. 3. Systemic causes for your rash can include any of the medications that you are or were taking at the time of surgery. Check with your surgeon,... more

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... more