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Sore, Swollen Breast After Breast Implant Replacement and Lift
I had my large breast implants replaced 4 days ago with smaller ones. I also had a breast lift. Today, I lifted too much and probably used my arms more than I should. My right breast is very sore, a bit swollen, and reddish all the around the nipple. I'm on antibiotics, and I will go back to get the stiches out in 3 days. Could it just be aggravated, or do I have an infection?
Asked 34 months ago by
almost real woman in chicago, il
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Swollen Breast After Surgery
An infection at 4 days is nearly impossible. The bigger concern is a postop bleed, or hematoma. If your breast began to enlarge, and continues to enlarge, shortly after using your arms forcefully, this is very concerning for a bleed. A significant postop bleed would render one breast much larger than the other. This should be addressed promptly. Redness around wounds is quite typical shortly after a procedure. More importantly, does the larger, more...
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Sore painful breast
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Best to see your surgeon
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Situation sounds urgent.
I hope I am wrong since I have not examined you, but you may have either an infected implant or a hematoma (collection of blood aroud the implant). Either one is serious and you should see your surgeon immediately. If you have an infection, it developed inspite of the antibiotics, so they are not helping.
You should have a sonogram of your breast to see if you have a blood clot or a fluid collection that can be evacuated. Sometimes early aggressive treatment can prevent having to remove...
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I doubt you have an infection, but you certainly should cut back on your actyivity.
Hello
Let your surgeon know what happened. I doubt you have an infection, but lifting 4 days after a complicated procedure like yours is out of the question. Your swelling may mean that the sutures may not be able to be removed at 7 days.
Have your surgeon check your breasts now, reduce your lifting to minimal, and ask when your activity level can increase. Walking is good, lifting is not. Best of luck.
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Difficult to say without exam, but from what you...
Difficult to say without exam, but from what you describe, infection should be ruled out. I would suggest a call to your surgeon for exam possibly earlier than 3 days.
The hallmarks of infection would be reddness, increase in pain, swelling, drainage, with or without fever. This can only be evaluated with an appointment as outlined. Hope this helps and good luck!