Hi! I got breast implants 8 months ago and LOVE them! I got a sore throat, congestion, head cold type thing a few days ago. No fever but one of my armpits was tender and swollen. I'm feeling much better but I am concerned because I'm now learning that some doctors believe that such infections/illnesses can allow bacteria to seed on implants causing capsular contracture. Is this really true? Should I be concerned? Is there anything I can do now to prevent that from happening? Thank you!
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