Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Is my expander infected with Candida? 4 mths ago had BM due to LCIS L breast. Had immediate reconstruction w/implants.

Switch06
The skin on the L breast was too thin and not healing, so L implant removed & expander inserted. Swab Cultures showed Candida. Took Fluconazol 1st expansion after 6 weeks, wound opened and liquid started to drain. Wound got closed w/Stitches and a culture swab showed Candida again (no meds sent this time). As of today no expansions because serum is still accumulating. Wound closed, no fever, but infectious decease Dr says liquid = Candida & Expander needs to come out. Do I have any other option

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Nick Masri, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
2 people found this helpful
Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
Dr. Robert Whitfield, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer

More Breast Reconstruction Questions

See all Breast Reconstruction Q&A