9 year old implants - can redness be a sign of leaking? (photos)

October 8, 2023

Hey! Can this red area have something to do with leak from implants? I had Allergan Soft touch moderate, 9 year old implant. No troubles before or have not happend anything special. Woke up yesterday and it's red and irritated. Have you seen something simular before?

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October 31, 2023

Answer: Implants

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October 11, 2023

Answer: Redness

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October 11, 2023

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October 11, 2023

Answer: Implants

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October 11, 2023

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October 10, 2023

Answer: Can redness be a sign of leaking?

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October 10, 2023

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