If I have cellulitis what does that mean? (photos)

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Do I need my implants removed? Is my health at risk? I tend to over think but can't help cause it's my body. I haven't been told by my doctor that I have an infection or cellulitis but I'm just going off of what the last doctors replied on my last question on here. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow with my ps.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photograph.  I can see your area of redness and slight incision breakdown but if you aren't having other signs consistent with infection - spreading redness, increased warmth, worsening pain, swelling, fever, fatigue - it is unlikely you have a cellulitis.  I would recommend seeing your surgeon for an in-person evaluation to ensure that you are having uncomplicated healing.  Cellulitis is a skin and soft tissue infection that is a risk of any surgery and can usually be treated with oral antibiotics alone.  If there were an infection that involved your implant then it would need to be removed in order to clear the infection permanently.  Hope this helps.

Malcolm A. Lesavoy, MD, FACS · Answer

Cellulitis means you have an inflammation (mild infection) in the area of your surgery that usually is cleared with antibiotics.

Daniel Krochmal, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you very much for your question.Cellulitis is inflammation of the skin, typically caused by bacterial infection.  It it typically treated with antibiotics.  If the cellulitis is limited to the skin, responds to antibiotics, and doesn't come back, then it's unlikely that the implant was affected (and therefore doesn't need to be removed).If the cellulitis doesn't resolve quickly with antibiotics, or if the cellulitis goes away and then comes back when you're off of antibiotics, then implant involvement should be suspected.Your plastic surgeon will be able to guide what to do.  Best of luck!

Jeremy S. Hurren, BSc, MBBS, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and tissues under the skin. It is usually caused by staphylococci or streptococci bacteria. Normally cellulitis should be treated with antibiotics and particularly if there is an implant close by. An implant does not necessarily need to be removed as long as the cellulitis responds to the antibiotics.Cellulitis is a relatively common infection and usually settles down with treatment. However it can be serious and you should definitely see your PS. Worrying features would be if the red area is getting larger. It may be helpful to draw a line round the red area so you can see how it is changing. If it is becoming more painful. If your temperature is raised and especially if you started to get shivers and shakes (rigours). IF you have other medical problems such as diabetes or are taking medicines that could affect your immune system then you need to be particularly careful and seek medical advice sooner rather than later.Best wishes

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