I had my implants exchanged after 12 years, on 4/2. Incisions are all healed. In the last few days I have swelling and redness on the top inner portion of one breast. It feels weird, kind of numb and desensitized. I was started in another round of antibiotics. But still no change after 3 days.
April 12, 2019
Answer: Redness and swelling after implant exchange - What should I do? Thank you for sharing your question. Because of this change in your recovery I would recommend reaching out to your surgeon for an in-person evaluation. This may be a skin infection requiring antibiotics or may also indicate a fluid collection that needs to be addressed. Your surgeon is your best resource, best wishes.
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April 12, 2019
Answer: Redness and swelling after implant exchange - What should I do? Thank you for sharing your question. Because of this change in your recovery I would recommend reaching out to your surgeon for an in-person evaluation. This may be a skin infection requiring antibiotics or may also indicate a fluid collection that needs to be addressed. Your surgeon is your best resource, best wishes.
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April 12, 2019
Answer: Redness & swelling after Revision BAM Dear Momma bear82,Thank you for your question. If you haven't been seen by your surgeon since the redness started and they put you back on antibiotics I would request, insist, on being seen. If you have an infection or another serious issue it is important that you be seen. Hope this helps & good luck.James Sheridan, MD
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April 12, 2019
Answer: Redness & swelling after Revision BAM Dear Momma bear82,Thank you for your question. If you haven't been seen by your surgeon since the redness started and they put you back on antibiotics I would request, insist, on being seen. If you have an infection or another serious issue it is important that you be seen. Hope this helps & good luck.James Sheridan, MD
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