I am having a bout with mastitis on my left breast 6 months post op and 1 month post miscarriage. I had a breast aug through the nipple, 6 months ago. I healed wonderfully. Fast forward 6 months later, I miscarried with twins and now have mastitis that is responding to antibiotics.
March 16, 2016
Answer: Removing implant following mastitis I appreciate your concern and am so sorry to hear about all the stresses you have been dealing with. In response to your question over whether or not your implant will need to be removed, the answer is not necessarily. The infection may be confined to the breast gland, skin, and/or subcutaneous tissue and may not be associated with the breast implant which is surrounded by a capsule. If the infection resolves with a course of antibiotics and you otherwise feel fine with a normal exam, then there is no need to remove the implant. If the infection worsens or does not respond to antibiotics, that may signal that the infection is deep enough that it involves the implant/capsule. In that situation where the infection is not improving, removal may be appropriate. I would advise you to stay in touch with your plastic surgeon and keep him/her aware of your progress. I hope it works out for you!
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March 16, 2016
Answer: Removing implant following mastitis I appreciate your concern and am so sorry to hear about all the stresses you have been dealing with. In response to your question over whether or not your implant will need to be removed, the answer is not necessarily. The infection may be confined to the breast gland, skin, and/or subcutaneous tissue and may not be associated with the breast implant which is surrounded by a capsule. If the infection resolves with a course of antibiotics and you otherwise feel fine with a normal exam, then there is no need to remove the implant. If the infection worsens or does not respond to antibiotics, that may signal that the infection is deep enough that it involves the implant/capsule. In that situation where the infection is not improving, removal may be appropriate. I would advise you to stay in touch with your plastic surgeon and keep him/her aware of your progress. I hope it works out for you!
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Mastitis The fact that your mastitis is being treated with antibiotics and is resolving you are heading in the right direction. There is a possibility you may develop a capsular contracture so I would move your implants around your pocket on a regular basis. If any tightness is appreciated I would bring this to the attention of your plastic surgeon immediately as there may be conservative ways to address this prior to reoperating.
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Mastitis The fact that your mastitis is being treated with antibiotics and is resolving you are heading in the right direction. There is a possibility you may develop a capsular contracture so I would move your implants around your pocket on a regular basis. If any tightness is appreciated I would bring this to the attention of your plastic surgeon immediately as there may be conservative ways to address this prior to reoperating.
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