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Right Breast Got Swollen After 4 Months, GP Thinks It's Infected?

asked 8 months ago by kinta in uk
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 167 times
Tags: 4 months post-op, infection, swelling

I had breast agumention 4 months ago. everything went well apart from the right, The scar heal really well but it was getting painful hard and smaller than the left. I spoke to my surgeon he said to give it time. a month later it bacame soft and nomal like the other.just starting to get use f my new bust size.dalima strikes again. it got swollen. my GP gave me antibiotic and said I have an infection . what did I do if I hit it.I told her,I just stared to use the Gym 2 weeks ago. What is going on

6 answers to Right Breast Got Swollen After 4 Months, GP Thinks It's Infected?

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Swollen breast 4 months post op

Dear Kinta, Infection around the implant is a serious issue. If it is not dealt with aggresively, the implant may need to be removed. I would advise that you see your surgeon as he or she will want to make sure that this is dealt with appropriately because these things can drag on and on if not treated properly to start with. Good luck. Jonathan Staiano
Jonathan J Staiano, MBBS

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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Right Breast Got Swollen After 4 Months, GP Thinks It's Infected?

Immediately return to the surgeon or get a second opinion from a PSs in your area. Infected implants are an emergency.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Some things can't be answered on the Internet, breast implant infection?

Return to see your plastic surgeon as soon as possible so that your breasts can be examined by the person who did your surgery. This is not a situation that can be taken care of on the Internet. Best wishes.
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

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Infection after Breast Augmentation?

Thank you for the question. Unfortunate without direct examination is not possible to give you good advice. You should be seen by your plastic surgeon as soon as possible. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Swollen breast at 4 months

At 4 months if one breast gets repeatedly swollen, it may be a sign of infection. You should really be evaluated by your doctor in person.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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My right breast got swallen after 4 months, possible infection.

There is no question that you should see your plastic surgeon immediately and should know that an infection around a breast implant needs to be cared for urgently. I also know that you are trying to understand what is going on. Here is some answers: Breast infections after augmentation declare them selves by increased swelling but also redness and pain or tenderness. There are lower grade infections that can miss some of the signs mentioned above. If an infection develops the breast implant... more
Farhad Rafizadeh, MD

Morristown Plastic Surgeon

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