Can a Cheek Implant Infection Affect my Chin Implant?

asked 1 year ago by Tyson80
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: infection, Porex

Dear doctors, Unfortunately my cheek implant infection could'nt be treated by antibiotics. On tuesday they will be removed. 2 Years ago I got a silicon chin implant and I am now afraid that this infection may effect my chin implant. Is that possible? My cheek implants are porex and have a porous surface. What do I have to expect post op? The initial surgery was Six werks ago. Thank you so much

4 answers to Can a Cheek Implant Infection Affect my Chin Implant?

Infected Porex Cheek Implants may effect your Chin Implant.

The infected Porex Cheek Implants will increase the bacterial load in your bloodstream that also supplies your Chin and in that adverse way, it could result in an infected Chin Implant. You could request that you are kept on the antibiotics to help revent that from happening which seems a reasonable request IMHO.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Infections after facial implants

Generally infections will not spread from one area to another in a normal healthy person, so the infection is usually localized to only one implant. Infections around facial implants can be serious problems, so early and aggressive treatment is important. Signs of infection include: Redness, swelling, and/or pain around the incision or implant area Fevers >101 F Drainage from incisions, which can be clear or purulent I would recommend you finish up the... more

Michael Bowman, MD
Montgomery Facial Plastic Surgeon