Have I got an infection after breast augmentation? Surgery was 12 days ago. (Photo)

Infection is a rare but serious complication of breast augmentation. Signs/symptoms typically include redness, swelling, warmth, increasing pain. In more series cases, there can be drainage or constitutional symptoms (fever, chills etc.). If you are concerned, you should contact your board certified plastic surgeon as soon as possible so that treatment can be initiated.

Signs of infection include redness, warmth, chills, swelling, pain so it would be a good idea to go see your surgeon as a precautionary measure.  From the photos, since the redness is on both sides of the breast, it may be dermatitis from steri-strips, tape or if you are wearing a new bra.  Keep an eye on it and go see your surgeon for an in-office exam.  ac

You need an in person examination by your plastic surgeon for a proper diagnosis.  My suspicion is that the symmetrical rash may be a topical dermatitis due to Steri-Strips or tape.However infection is a very serious complication and you need an examination to make certain that you do not have an infection.  Please see your plastic surgeon.