How should I deal with infection after breast augmentation surgery?

First, call your surgeon immediately! An infection has the potential to require not one, but two or more operations--one to remove the implant, then a second to place another implant several months later (after the tissues have fully healed and matured). Infections requiring implant removal are thankfully rare... more

If the problem is just with the sutures coming out rather than dissolving, this should resolve spontaneously. Go directly to your surgeon and have them evaluate if this is the case. A deeper form of infection around the implant will not be cured by antibiotics and will require implant removal and... more

Hello, Whenever there is a wound problem but especially in an early post-operative patient, it is my practice to see post-operative patients as soon as possible to clear things up. Sometimes early intervention can improve the outcome and avoid further problems. I see all the post-operative patients in my... more

An infection is not something that should be neglected. It is important to see your surgeon to evaluate this. Sometimes, there are superficial infections of the stitches that can be treated conservatively. If, however, the infections becomes more global and affects your breast itself, significant intravenous... more

If you are having chronic problems with your incision and the wound is open, you  may have an infection. You should see your surgeon immediately to be evaluated. If it is a superficial skin breakdown than local wound care may be all that you need.

While a small "spitting" suture is really nothing to worry about, I would very much prefer your surgeon, NOT a nurse see you and determine whether a wound infection is taking place. IF your surgeon thinks a wound infection is taking place, it needs to be treated promptly and aggressively with... more

IT sounds as if you are having more of a suture reaction than an implant infection. I concur with the other surgeons and advise you to seek the evaluation by a surgeon. Your wound care may actually do more harm by interfering with the healing process. Discuss your options for managment with your surgeon

The evaluation should be by the surgeon NOT the nurse. It is possible you have a suture reaction and may be localized infection. However this should be evaluated thoroughly by the surgeon, blood work, sonogram etc. If this is suspect of implant infection it should be removed with complete capsulectomy ,... more

You need to call your surgeon immediately for any evidence of infection after breast augmentation. There are several problems with breast implant infections: The implant itself has no blood supply. As such, it cannot adequately fight off infection. In addition, current research has shown that bacteria... more