Does this look Normal for a second surgery? I had a major infection. Should I have been put on oral antibiotics to prevent infection? I originally had a lift and an augmentation - October, 08. Now, I just had them redone - April 08.
The left one was the original problem and now seems to be again. I asked my PS to put me on oral antibiotics and he said that he doesn't recommend orals after surgery because he gave me a dose before and after my surgery. I insisted and he gave me Augementin 875mg 2x per day. Advice?
Answer: Do You Have Any Infection Symptoms? The usual symptoms of bacterial infection include pain and tenderness, swelling, and erythema. Sometimes, there may also be a fever and purulent discharge (pus). If you are not experiencing any of these symptoms then it may just be prominent scarring. However, just in case please see your surgeon as it could be an infection that should be treated as soon as possible. Best of luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Do You Have Any Infection Symptoms? The usual symptoms of bacterial infection include pain and tenderness, swelling, and erythema. Sometimes, there may also be a fever and purulent discharge (pus). If you are not experiencing any of these symptoms then it may just be prominent scarring. However, just in case please see your surgeon as it could be an infection that should be treated as soon as possible. Best of luck.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Infection May Cause Serious Complications - See Your Surgeon Immediately Infection following breast augmentation is a serious complication that can result in patients losing their breast implants. Signs of infection include redness, swelling, drainage, pain, fever, and flu-like symptoms. When these symptoms occur they should be investigated aggressively. This may include laboratory studies, ultrasonography, and possibly fluid aspiration from the breast pocket for culture. Although your past history is concerning, your pictures suggest a normal inflammatory response which is frequently associated with wound healing. Although we don’t have the benefit of a physical exam, your pictures suggest a normal postoperative course. It’s important that your plastic surgeon closely monitors your progress. It appears that your wound is slowly improving and should continue to get better with time.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Infection May Cause Serious Complications - See Your Surgeon Immediately Infection following breast augmentation is a serious complication that can result in patients losing their breast implants. Signs of infection include redness, swelling, drainage, pain, fever, and flu-like symptoms. When these symptoms occur they should be investigated aggressively. This may include laboratory studies, ultrasonography, and possibly fluid aspiration from the breast pocket for culture. Although your past history is concerning, your pictures suggest a normal inflammatory response which is frequently associated with wound healing. Although we don’t have the benefit of a physical exam, your pictures suggest a normal postoperative course. It’s important that your plastic surgeon closely monitors your progress. It appears that your wound is slowly improving and should continue to get better with time.
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April 14, 2011
Answer: Infection post breast augmentation
Based on the photographs, it seems that your redness is very focal to the area around the incision. The main portion of the breast appears to be uninvolved. Could it be that you may be reacting the sutures that are used for the internal dermal suturing? Sometimes, sutures like vicryl and monocryl can cause a reaction like the one around your incision. Please check with your surgeon for that possibility. Good luck with this issue.
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Answer: Infection post breast augmentation
Based on the photographs, it seems that your redness is very focal to the area around the incision. The main portion of the breast appears to be uninvolved. Could it be that you may be reacting the sutures that are used for the internal dermal suturing? Sometimes, sutures like vicryl and monocryl can cause a reaction like the one around your incision. Please check with your surgeon for that possibility. Good luck with this issue.
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October 25, 2010
Answer: Breast lift revision
An augmentation mastopexy is the reason for the most litigation of plastic all surgery cases. This indicates it is a procedure where complications of varying degrees are not uncommon. Based upon the pic provided, it does not appear to be infected. I give all breast augmentation patients antibiotics, but this is not mandatory. See your doctor and don't be afraid to ask questions. Good Luck!
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Answer: Breast lift revision
An augmentation mastopexy is the reason for the most litigation of plastic all surgery cases. This indicates it is a procedure where complications of varying degrees are not uncommon. Based upon the pic provided, it does not appear to be infected. I give all breast augmentation patients antibiotics, but this is not mandatory. See your doctor and don't be afraid to ask questions. Good Luck!
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October 7, 2010
Answer: No scientific evidence that antibiotics decrease the risk of infection in breast augmentation.
Even though many plastic surgeons administer antibiotics to breast augmentation patients (me too), there is no evidence that they reduce the risk of operative infection. I would not disagree with your plastic surgeon.
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Answer: No scientific evidence that antibiotics decrease the risk of infection in breast augmentation.
Even though many plastic surgeons administer antibiotics to breast augmentation patients (me too), there is no evidence that they reduce the risk of operative infection. I would not disagree with your plastic surgeon.
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