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How to Recognize Infection Symptoms After Breast Augmentation?

HI, I got a breast augmentation 1 month ago and my right breast is still red on the top and kinda tender (more than the other one). I don't have a fever. My doctor has already had me on 2 courses of different antibiotics but I don't know if I have an infection...

How can I detect if this is an infection or just normal recovery from the breast implants? Thanks

Asked 35 months ago by SELENA111 in CHICAGO

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Detecting infection after breast augmentation

Hello, It sounds like you may have an infection or a seroma or both. It is relatively uncommon to have redness in your breast, especially asymmetrically, one month after a breast augmentation. You should be seeing your plastic surgeon as he/she can examine you and determine the likely hood of an infection. Oral antibiotics would be your first line choice followed by IV antibiotics, followed by removal and replacement of the implant with a drain. All the best, Dr... more

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Remus Repta, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

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Possible breast implant infection

Signs of an implant infection vary but may demonstrate redness, swelling, fever, drainage, pain, warnth, shiny skin, etc

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Signs of Breast Implant Infection

Breast Implant infection usually demonstrates signs and symptoms that include redness, swelling, fevers, drainage, fatigue, and general ill feeling. Persistent redness this far after breast augmentation surgery could be the result of an infection and may require hospitalization and IV antibiotics. In some cases, washout of the pocket and placement of a new implant can spare patients from requiring implant removal.

Ankit Desai, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

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Signs of Potential Breast Implant Infection

Regarding: "How to Recognize Infection Symptoms After Breast Augmentation? HI, I got a breast augmentation 1 month ago and my right breast is still red on the top and kinda tender (more than the other one). I don't have a fever. My doctor has already had me on 2 courses of different antibiotics but I don't know if I have an infection... How can I detect if this is an infection or just normal recovery from the breast implants? Thanks" The classic signs of infection more

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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If a patient is worried about infection after breast augmentation, see your surgeon promptly.

The person best to evaluate you for possible infection is your surgeon. I'm sure he has experience with infection and can recognize and treat the problem. Some redness, even asymmetric, after surgery is not uncommon. Nevertheless, see your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Breast augmentation and redness

Without formally examiing you, it woudl be difficult to tell you what is wrong. If you are concerned about a possible infection, then I suggest you speak to your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Infection seems probable, but does it involve the implant?

Hello, Tenderness and redness 1 month after breast augmentation are not normal. The question is really whether or not your implant is involved. If it is, the antibiotics will not work. If it is not, they might. A fever is not always part of the picture. Follow the problem along with your surgeon closely. At some point he might need to do something about this besides giving you antibiotics

John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon

Not normal after one month

Selena, It is not normal to have redness and tenderness one month after a breast augmentation. Both of these symptoms are suggestive of infection. Your surgeon is probably trying to salvage the implant with the courses of antibiotics that you are taking. Close follow up with your surgeon is critical until the implant declares itself. A sonogram may help the diagnosis. Good luck!

Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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You need to follow very closely with your surgeon

If there is any question that you have an infection, then you need to follow very closely with your surgeon. If it is a superficial skin infection, then you may be able to treat it with antibiotics. However, if you have a deep infection or an infection of the implant itself, there is a chance that you may need to have the implant removed.

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David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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Please go back to your doctor

What you are describing is not normal for breast augmentation recovery. It is very possible you have an infection and antibiotics usually won't fix it. Best to go back to your plastic surgeon right away for another exam. Good luck!

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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You need to follow up with your surgeon

With the history you give, there is a chance that the implant is involved. Frequent evaluations by your surgeon would be necessary. If it is determined to be an issue, the implant would need to come out, with analysis of the fluid surrounding it to see what type of bacteria is involved. After a suitable timeframe, 4-6 weeks, it can be replaced if otherwise conditions have become stable. Hope this helps!

Michael A. Marschall, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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You probably do have a low grade infection.

Hi. In my opinion, you need to be seeing your surgeon at least twice a week until your right breast is entirely normal or until it becomes obvious that the implant is infected.

George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Good question

Your recovery already is not normal. You have had 2 different antibiotics, and likely a third just prior to the surgery. You are still red, and tender. Is the breast firmer than the other side? Signs of infection include fever, pain, swelling, local heat. I would agree- don't doctor this yourself. Your ps should be in the loop asap. best to you www.drkasden.us scottkifnw@msn.com

Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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Implant infections are usually obvious- you'll know

Hi there- Congratulations on your new implants... While it is possible you have an infection of your skin and soft tissues (called cellulitis), an infection that involves your implants would be very rapidly progressive and associated with high fevers, worsening pain, and worsening swelling (even on antibiotics)... you would not be in doubt about whether or not you had a problem. The only thing that makes this better is to take the implants out. If you have cellulitis, it is important to... more