“Serious infection after having breast implant removed”
Breast implant removal: Worth it
Cost: $4,500
Pain: Severe
Pain: Severe
Breast implant removal satisfaction: Poor
I do not recommend my Breast implant removal provider: Name not provided
Why: Only to have my implants taken out
Implants were removed and the doctor did a breast lift. I felt my breasts were too big and they were too much weight because I am a runner.
I had my implants removed almost two weeks ago and a lift was done at the same time. I have a serious infection that has not cleared up. The doctor acts like it is no big deal. The second round of antibiotics are not working. He says to keep it covered with iodine. Does this look like anything anyone has seen or dealt with? I feel so depressed and I don't know what to do.
Updated on Jul 27, 2009:
Jul 6, 2009Comments and replies (8)
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7 posts
19 Jul 2009
looks like you may have what i have .. your internal stitches are what looks to be causing a infection.I am going back to my Dr. tomarrow after my surg. was may 6th,,, i am not healing and can not do anything. You may need a bigger better antibiotic (be prepared for the lovely yeast infection that gos with it. let me know good luck
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19 Jul 2009
I am 20 and I had my implants in since 18, but now they are affecting the way I sleep. I love to work out but my nipples get really sore and irritated. Anyways I googled nipple pain, and I came across this page. And all I could say was wow. I dont want this to happen to me. Where did you go to have this surgery? Whats the name of the surgeon? Do you recommend the implant removal...overall??
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19 Jul 2009
I am 20 and I had my implants in since 18, but now they are affecting the way I sleep. I love to work out but my nipples get really sore and irritated. Anyways I googled nipple pain, and I came across this page. And all I could say was wow. I dont want this to happen to me. Where did you go to have this surgery? Whats the name of the surgeon? Do you recommend the implant removal...overall??
7 posts
20 Jul 2009
Hi i went to my Dr. today and having the one breast thats bad re opened and pulled back up. I really liked my implants but started to look huge more fat then hot so it was time to down size.You are young,if you can get the nipple problem fixed then I say dont touch em. I would go back to thep.s who did it oe even any one else with a medical degree. I do not think, in fact I know your nipples will not get infected like the ladies in the pic above. She had what I had which was a implant removal and a lift. And her surgery is a month or so old... what ever is going on with you could stem from mabe the following...1 working out bra may be rubbing you wrong or ill fitted,2 mabe its your laundry detergant, 3mabe a lotion or shampoo/ body wash is the problem or4 mabe a yeast infection from what ever like wet towels in the summer not being properly dry... Im not a Dr. but a am old enough that I have a son your age. I would see a Dr. it could be a very simple problem. let me know. Ilive in ohio.
3 posts
21 Jul 2009
Well the Doctor put me on Cipro and it is healing up, but the wound got wider. He is going to to a scar revision after it heals. In general. I am happy with the shape of my breasts. I wish I did not get this infection. It bums me out. I really am sick of going under the knife. Another surgery is inevitable. I am happy to have the implants out. I feel like my old self again, and I don't feel so top heavy. I actually look slimmer. I will let you know how I heal and when its all over I will post another pic.
7 posts
26 Jul 2009
Go to a regular doctor just to make sure everything is alright. Of course he is going to tell you that everything is fine. He doesn't want his license revoked. Get a second and third opinion from other doctors. Always follow your heart. Your health is priceless. Best of luck.
7 posts
2 Aug 2009
Hi its ben a week since my revision of right breast. The problem seemed to be that the small implant the Dr. used for"fill", tore away from chest cavity making it fall and pool around bottem of my breast.I am not looking to blame anyone, things happen-I am right handed and very possibly over used it and it tore...long story short its over tho the surgery was still ANOTHER 2000.00 for hospital, anethesia, the Dr. did not charge for re-do.Which I think is fair.My boobies are a week out after surgery and i feel great...they look amazing .