I had a breast implant 3 weeks ago. One breast was very painful and a few days later large amount of seroma ruptured from the incision underneath the breast. It continued to leak and although I was very careful I am now of the opinion that although where it was leaking from has just healed the other end of the incision which I thought was healed has become infected.I had my surgery abroad, so it is not easy to see my surgeon. I am getting antibiotics forum my doctor How will I know if this is enough?
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Answer: Infection After A Breast Augmentation In A Foreign Country - Will Antibiotics Be Sufficient To Cure The Problem?
It's very soon after your surgery and usually these type of issues resolve over time. If you had your augmentation via axillary incision (armpit), then that is most likely the reason. If not, it could be due to a nerve injury or pressure from the implant on a nerve. You most...
You need a formal breast lift with a lollipop type incision to elevate and medially position the nipples. The Meibomian glands can easily be reduced by a very small excision over each one..which would heal with a negligible scar.
The exact number of visits after breast augmentation will vary by surgeon. A typical recovery in our practice involves follow up on day one, day seven, six weeks, three months, and yearly thereafter. This varies somewhat for patients who are traveling from out of town. Those patients would stay...