I had my breast augmentation 3 weeks ago. Yesterday lots of yellowish white liquid came out of one of my breasts. I also noticed that this side of my breast is getting smaller. Is my silicone implant leaking?i had contacted with my surgeon and he says that it is impossible that your implant is leaking. Should i go to another doctor? Should i make imr? Is it possible that my implant are not leaking? If it is really leaking, what is the solution?
November 19, 2018
Answer: Infected breast implant ? Dear Nola, It would have been helpful to see your front and side view pictures and sorry for your problem. Your surgeon is correct and you do not having leaking silicone, however, if you do not have flagrant infection (fever, chills, pus draining) , you might have 'Biofilm' and you should be seen ASAP by your surgeon, to assess your situation and send specimen of the drainage for culture and sensitivity. I had good success with treating situation like yours with Bactrim DS antibiotics for at least a month in case of MRSA. If the drainage continues despite the treatment, you might need to have the implant removed and wait few months (3-6) for the redoing of the breast augmentation procedure. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures of redo breasts augmentation in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice cleavage, perky, symmetrical and natural looking. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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November 19, 2018
Answer: Infected breast implant ? Dear Nola, It would have been helpful to see your front and side view pictures and sorry for your problem. Your surgeon is correct and you do not having leaking silicone, however, if you do not have flagrant infection (fever, chills, pus draining) , you might have 'Biofilm' and you should be seen ASAP by your surgeon, to assess your situation and send specimen of the drainage for culture and sensitivity. I had good success with treating situation like yours with Bactrim DS antibiotics for at least a month in case of MRSA. If the drainage continues despite the treatment, you might need to have the implant removed and wait few months (3-6) for the redoing of the breast augmentation procedure. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures of redo breasts augmentation in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice cleavage, perky, symmetrical and natural looking. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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November 18, 2018
Answer: This means exposure and infection, much worse You have implant exposure and by definition this is infected so it needs to be removed. If you are not getting the right answer find another surgeon
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November 18, 2018
Answer: This means exposure and infection, much worse You have implant exposure and by definition this is infected so it needs to be removed. If you are not getting the right answer find another surgeon
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