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.
March 23, 2016
Answer: Cellulitis and breast implants 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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March 23, 2016
Answer: Cellulitis and breast implants 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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