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.
Answer: Redness and swelling after implant exchange Redness and swelling that occurs more than one week after implant surgery should be considered infection until proven otherwise. Antibiotics are the appropriate treatment at this point, and may take some time to be effective. If the antibiotics do eliminate the symtoms, a prolonged course if three to six weeks should be administered. Infections that occur around implants are very difficult to resolve , and usually require implant removal . In this setting, I recommend waiting at least three months before attempting replacement. Have your surgeon examine you frequently and follow their instructions regarding care.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Redness and swelling after implant exchange Redness and swelling that occurs more than one week after implant surgery should be considered infection until proven otherwise. Antibiotics are the appropriate treatment at this point, and may take some time to be effective. If the antibiotics do eliminate the symtoms, a prolonged course if three to six weeks should be administered. Infections that occur around implants are very difficult to resolve , and usually require implant removal . In this setting, I recommend waiting at least three months before attempting replacement. Have your surgeon examine you frequently and follow their instructions regarding care.
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Answer: Redness and swelling after implant exchange - What should I do? Thank you for your questions. Sorry to hear of the problems. If you suspect an infection, then there is only one acceptable answer....you need to be seen as soon as possible by your surgeon. If you cannot get in touch with your surgeon, then you need to go to your regular doctor or to a local ER for evaluation.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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Answer: Redness and swelling after implant exchange - What should I do? Thank you for your questions. Sorry to hear of the problems. If you suspect an infection, then there is only one acceptable answer....you need to be seen as soon as possible by your surgeon. If you cannot get in touch with your surgeon, then you need to go to your regular doctor or to a local ER for evaluation.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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Answer: Redness and swelling after implant exchange - What should I do? You need in person examination and determination of potential infection, ASAP. Have you returned to see the operative surgeon yet?? Might also consider I.V. antibiotics with possible ozone therapy sessions.
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Answer: Redness and swelling after implant exchange - What should I do? You need in person examination and determination of potential infection, ASAP. Have you returned to see the operative surgeon yet?? Might also consider I.V. antibiotics with possible ozone therapy sessions.
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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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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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