So I'm about 3 years post-op and I've had a lot of issues with my implants. First, my surgeon didn't properly explain how to take care of them. I've started to notice a dull pain in my left breast, specifically when I'm laying down. My implant feels as though it's literally popping out of place. The pain is sharper and it feels similar to popping your fingers or moving your hip out of place... I'm concerned and I don't know what to do. I can't afford any revision surgeries.Please help!
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Any
infection including staph can be devastating to an implant and usually
requires implant removal to get over the infection. If you are carrying MRSA
that is even more serious. You should be screened to see if you were colonized
with bacteria. A prophylactic antibiotic regimen to eradicate...
Hello. Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your surgery!
It is important to have an in-person medical assessment regarding this issue as it is difficult to determine virtually. Continue to update your doctor in the matter and follow their post-op protocol.
Please ensure to get...
Breast implants initially after surgery when placed in a submuscular position often give superior fullness that corrects itself with time, the "fluff and drop" phenomena. In reality the pectoralis major muscle takes a while to adjust its size to accommodate the implant as well as occasional...