I am afraid to be rejecting the silicone.

Question

I had my BA a Month ago tomorrow. I am still nauseated and throwing up unless I take gravol. Doctors think is due to the high dosages of Oxy I took for 3 days. Blood work came back normal for liver damage, etc couldre i be rejecting the implants???

George Bitar, MD · Answer

Your nausea symptoms are not a sign of rejecting your silicone implants.  Discuss your symptoms with your surgeon to find out what else may be going in.

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Silicone is an inert substance and not something that gets "rejected'.  That is not the concern.  You should see your surgeon to make sure you do not have an infection.  There can be many reasons other than infection for nausea as well.  Best to have this first evaluated by your surgeon and then potentially see other physicians if your surgeon rules out any post operative concerns.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

This does not sound like any type of rejection of the implants.  You need to be evaluated by your primary care doctor to find out why you are having nausea.

Ron Hazani, MD, FACS · Answer

Silicone is an inert compound. I think that you have something else is going on. Please continue to follow up with your PS closely.

Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

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.
It is important to get cleared by your doctor before engaging in specific physical activity before the 3 month healing period has ended as the healing stage is crucial for healthy results.
It generally takes around 6 months to a year to see your final results. Your tissues will take time to relax and allow your implants to "Drop and Fluff" settling into place. Should a revision cross your mind, it is best to wait at least 6 months to a year before doing so. 
Our tips for recovery following breast augmentation are to wear a supportive sports bra for 3 months post-operative and refrain from lifting anything heavier than 10 lbs for 3 weeks as we don't want any strain at your incision sites. Make sure to keep the area of your stitches clean by cleansing with hydrogen peroxide daily. Showering is encouraged! But, no sitting in water for 2 weeks following surgery (no baths, hot tubs, pools etc.).
Please note that this response does not substitute patient-doctor relationship. We welcome any and all patients seeking advice to come in for a complimentary consultation available for limited time only.
During the COVID-19, we are offering complimentary online consultations as well as in-office consultation with social distancing and masks. Procedure done in-hospital private surgical facility while taking covid-19 precautions. We utilize UV-light to clean the air of viruses and bacteria during our consultations and surgery. We invite you to come in to discuss your options more thoroughly. Please send us an email at info@drkaraplasticsurgery.com with the subject line: "Attention Meagan" and we will be happy to coordinate your appointment!
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I am afraid to be rejecting the silicone.

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