I developed a hematoma in my right breast day after initial surgery. Had another surgery and wore a drain for about a week. My doctor prescribed me Singular about 3 months post op, as signs of capsular contracture were starting to arise. I am now almost 6 months post op and have developed an infection of my incision as well as a confirmed capsular contracture in my right breast. My plastic surgeon scheduled another surgery for me this week, plans to use same implant. Should I get second opinion?
Answer: Complex problem This is an incredibly complex problem that likely requires removal of the capsule around the current implant and replacing with a new implant. I would recommend seeing a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery training and experience to tackle this type of problem in a safe and efficient manner. Best of luck!
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Answer: Complex problem This is an incredibly complex problem that likely requires removal of the capsule around the current implant and replacing with a new implant. I would recommend seeing a board-certified or board-eligible plastic surgeon with aesthetic surgery training and experience to tackle this type of problem in a safe and efficient manner. Best of luck!
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June 23, 2022
Answer: Implant Your implant is exposed, contaminated, and needs to be removed now. No, you cannot use the same implant. You will need to wait and let the tissue heal before getting a new implant replaced. Both of your implants are too large and your frame and tissue, and you can downsize with the second procedure.
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June 23, 2022
Answer: Implant Your implant is exposed, contaminated, and needs to be removed now. No, you cannot use the same implant. You will need to wait and let the tissue heal before getting a new implant replaced. Both of your implants are too large and your frame and tissue, and you can downsize with the second procedure.
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June 23, 2022
Answer: Before getting breast augmentation you infection needs to be fully treated. Thank you for your question. No, you shouldn’t use the same implant and get augmentation surgery before treating the infection completely. If there is a definite bacterial infection, it is desirable to remove the implant, remove the infected capsule and tissues, and then treat with antibiotics to completely resolve the infection, and then insert the implant again after at least 6 months. The opposite side also has severe capsular contracture, so it would be better to remove the capsule with the implant on the other side as well.
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June 23, 2022
Answer: Before getting breast augmentation you infection needs to be fully treated. Thank you for your question. No, you shouldn’t use the same implant and get augmentation surgery before treating the infection completely. If there is a definite bacterial infection, it is desirable to remove the implant, remove the infected capsule and tissues, and then treat with antibiotics to completely resolve the infection, and then insert the implant again after at least 6 months. The opposite side also has severe capsular contracture, so it would be better to remove the capsule with the implant on the other side as well.
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June 13, 2022
Answer: Should I get 2nd opinion on treatment/capsular contracture after hematoma? Hello @Nurturing496553 As a plastic surgeon, I often tell my patients that it is wise to get a second opinion when considering any type of surgery. This is especially true when it comes to revision surgery, especially with what happened in your first surgery. Be wise when it comes to plastic surgery. It can change your life for the better or for the worse. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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June 13, 2022
Answer: Should I get 2nd opinion on treatment/capsular contracture after hematoma? Hello @Nurturing496553 As a plastic surgeon, I often tell my patients that it is wise to get a second opinion when considering any type of surgery. This is especially true when it comes to revision surgery, especially with what happened in your first surgery. Be wise when it comes to plastic surgery. It can change your life for the better or for the worse. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.
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June 8, 2022
Answer: Infected breast implant If you have an infection the implants need to be removed. If an implant is placed again it will get infected. You need to let the infection resolve for six months and then decide where you want to go from there.
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June 8, 2022
Answer: Infected breast implant If you have an infection the implants need to be removed. If an implant is placed again it will get infected. You need to let the infection resolve for six months and then decide where you want to go from there.
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