Chin Implant: Q&A
Ask a QuestionIs my Chin Implant Infected? (photo)
I haven't contacted my surgeon because it doesn't feel like an emergency. Here are some photos, one from before and one today which is 5 days after surgery. The creeping red mark itches and is hot. Thanks for your opinion and advice!
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willie17
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Redness Around Chin Implant Incision
At this early point after your chin implant surgery, the redness and swelling are likely secondary to an infection or an allergic reaction. Signs of an infection are:
1) Fever
2) Redness
3) Increased pain
4) Warmth
5) Foul smell
6) Pus
I would recommend seeing your surgeon for an evaluation ASAP.
Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Infected Chin Implant
First and foremost you should call your surgeon. If you have a temperature (especially >101.5), chills, redness, increased pain and general fatigue then you may have an infection. This warrants IMMEDIATE attention by your surgeon.
Dr. ES
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Is my chin implant infected?
Redness and warmth are signs of an infection, but you could also be experiencing a reaction to the tape. I would recommend contacting your surgeon and having the area examined as soon as possible. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.
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Skin Redness after Chin Implant
Contact your chin implant surgeon immediately, as other plastic surgeons have already stated. Primary concern based on your symptoms and photograph is an infection, which requires prompt management. While the risk of infection after chin surgery is extremely low, it's still possible. Skin irritation or allergic reaction from the glue or tape on top of the skin can also make the skin red and itchy.
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Inflammation after chin augmentation
You need to see your surgeon asap. You may have a reaction to either the tape or adhesive put on under the tape. This should be addressed promptly so you have no further irritation to the skin and rule out infection. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.
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Red under bandage
To me this looks more like contact dermatitis than infection. That is, you may be allergic to the glue on the tape, however, this doesn't rule out an infection. I would still give your doctor a call in the AM, and be seen.
sek
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Inflammation after chin implant
Your description and photos indicate you should be seen as soon as possible. Your surgeon should be able to take care of you. It would be interesting for us if sent a followup report and what this turns out to be.
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Call and see your doctor
From the pictures could be a contact dermatitis or allergic reaction to the tape or even a infection.
Your doctor should examine you ASAP.
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Is my Chin Implant Infected?
From your photographs it looks like you are having a dermatitis reaction to the tape or possibly the Mastisol or adhesive placed on your skin to keep the tape in place. You need to see you Plastic Surgeon immediately.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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