Will Infected Seroma Go with Antibiotics?

Question

Hi i saw my nurse a few days ago as i had swelling and constant pain for 5 days in left breast (i can point the exact spot) nurse said i have seroma in my left breast, i was 3 weeks post op then. I also had high temperature, high blood pressure and fast heart rate. She said im showing signs of infection, my left breast is a cup size bigger then my right. I have been given antibiotics which i've been taking for 3 days now and havent noticed a change in swelling or pain. What shall i do? Thank u

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

You should see your surgeon as soon as possible, and not the nurse. An infected seroma should be drained, and your implants may need to be replaced.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Lowry86,

	 

	I am sorry that you had to endure complications after your surgery.

	It seems that you have developed a serious infection and the nurse's instructions may not be adequate and antibiotic treatments alone may not be the solution.

	I encourage you to have your PS examine you to come up with a treatment plan that best fits your current situation.

	Thank you for your inquiry and best of wishes to you.

	Dr. Sajjadian

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear about the  complication you are experiencing.

	Immediate evaluation by your plastic surgeon is indicated. Unfortunately, if the fluid accumulation is infected then a drainage procedure may be indicated.  Also, if this is the case, removal of the breast implants for a period of time will also likely be indicated.

	Immediate follow-up with your plastic surgeon ( not nurse) is your next step.

	Best wishes.

Antoine A. Hallak, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, what you describe might well be an infection of the left breast wound and implant, please contact your plastic surgeon and ask to be assessed by him not only by the nurse. if you have an infected seroma the treatment with antibiotics alone is not adequate.

Scott Loessin, MD · Answer

If you infact have an infected seroma it needs to be drained as soon as possible. If this does not occur it can turm into an abscess.

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