I have breast implants and have been told I have periductal mastitis.

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I have been on 3 weeks of antibiotics from the BC that have been unsuccessful I have breast implants On my last check up (Wed) I was told I had 2 go back on Mon for another US &decision would be made for Wed that I may need surgery Ihad a nipple piercing. She told me she was going to also remove my implants Will they take both or just the effected 1 &what about the uplift procedure or will I be left with loose skin & have 2go back private I’m looking for Qs to ask mon regarding the surgery

Hayley Brown, MD, FACS · Answer

If you have an infection associated with your implant that is not improving on antibiotics, then usually implant removal without replacement is required. Because it can take 6 months for it to be safe to be replaced, many women opt to remove the unaffected one so that they have relative symmetry for the 6 months it is out. That decision would be up to you. With the implant out, the cosmetics won't be optimal, but recontouring with breast lift or implant replacement will need to wait until the infection is clear and the tissues are soft and supple which can take a full 6 months.

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