My Doctor Thinks my Implant is Infected with Staph. How Can Staph Get Inside an Implant?

Hi,

I am so sorry to hear about your complication. The staph infection is more likely in the 'pocket' that your PS made when the implant was placed and not IN the implant. I am glad you are seeing an infectious disease specialist. I would recommend removing the implant altogether until the infection has been irradicated completely. Best of luck to you.

Sincerely,

Dr. H 

The inside of the implant doesnt get infected but the pocket around the implant.  You have had significant issues with your implants and multiple surgeries, not to mention the expense.  Some times it is best to take out the implants and let all the infection clear up and then replace them.   I t is very difficult to clear an infection with a foreign body in human tissue.  If you begin to have fevers and tendernous this is the saftest choice.  good luck

If you have an infection around the implant, it more than likely has to be removed.  Without an exam I can not be sure.

You seem to imply that the infection is 'within' the implant.  If so then you definitely need to provide more information.  Are you symptomatic?

Infections with breast implants are not caused by bacteria inside the implant. Bacteria will set up in the breast capsule, or on the outside surface of the implant. The surface of the implant can from a place for the bacteria to 'hide' and antibiotics are not always able to fight off the infection, with a recurrence after the antibiotics are stopped. If antibiotics don't clear things up, infections rapidly respond when the implants are removed.

Best of luck,

peterejohnsonmd