Can breast implants be added at the same time they remove a chronic abscess with granulation tissue?

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my nipple has been inverted for three years they said it wont ever look normal again Im a size 34 b never liked the way they looked and am scared that after surgery its going to be uglier than they are now

Jonathan Amspacher, MD · Answer

It would be much safer to wait to do the implants. You should wait 3-6 months at least to let the inflammation recede and scar tissue soften up. This will give you a safer path to a better result. Best of luck on your journey.

Christopher W. Chase, MD · Answer

In general, it would not be wise to place breast implants at the same time as dealing with an infection of the breast as it would have a high risk of getting an infection around the implant and require removal of the infected implant.It is best to have any infection issues resolved totally and let the breasts be infection free for a period of at least 3 months (many surgeons require at least 6 months) before doing an augmentation with implants.Please consult with an experienced board certified/eligible plastic surgeon who can give you advice in person, tailored to your particular situation.  Than you.

Kenton Schoonover, MD · Answer

I would not recommend placing implants when there is active infection in the breast.  It would be much safer to wait for at least 3 months after the infection before placing implants.  It will be much better for you in the long run to be patient so that you can have a great result without a high risk of complications.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

of any kind and anywhere on your body... so you should not have an augmentation at the same time as removal of an abscess.  Just a very very bad idea and if your surgeon offers this to you, run, don't walk from that surgeon.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

The infection needs to be eradicated totally and healed for about 3 months before placing a prosthetic implant. Placing the implant at the same time would be a very bad idea.

Can breast implants be added at the same time they remove a chronic abscess with granulation tissue?

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Answer: No prudent surgeon would place an implant in the face of an infection

Answer: No prudent surgeon would place an implant in the face of an infection

Answer: No implants should be placed when treating chronic infection

Answer: No implants should be placed when treating chronic infection

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Can breast implants be added at the same time they remove a chronic abscess with granulation tissue?

Answers (5)

Answer: No prudent surgeon would place an implant in the face of an infection

Answer: No prudent surgeon would place an implant in the face of an infection

Answer: No implants should be placed when treating chronic infection

Answer: No implants should be placed when treating chronic infection

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