Is my Chin Implant Infected? (photo)

Question

I haven't contacted my surgeon because it doesn't feel like an emergency. Here are some photos, one from before and one today which is 5 days after surgery. The creeping red mark itches and is hot. Thanks for your opinion and advice!

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Redness and warmth are signs of an infection, but you could also be experiencing a reaction to the tape. I would recommend contacting your surgeon and having the area examined as soon as possible. I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Contact your plastic surgeon ASAP. It is hard to tell alone by the pictures, but you wanna catch any early signs of infection immediately so it can be treated. Signs of infection also include fever, swelling, pain/discomfort, pus, warmth in the infected area, and redness. Hope this helped, best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double board certifiedPlastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrookChicago

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

At this early point after your chin implant surgery, the redness and swelling are likely secondary to an infection or an allergic reaction.  Signs of an infection are:

	1)  Fever

	2)  Redness

	3)  Increased pain

	4)  Warmth

	5)  Foul smell

	6)  Pus

	  I would recommend seeing your surgeon for an evaluation ASAP.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

First and foremost you should call your surgeon.  If you have a temperature (especially >101.5), chills, redness, increased pain and general fatigue then you may have an infection.  This warrants IMMEDIATE attention by your surgeon.

	Dr. ES

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The two things to distinguish early in the postoperative course following chin implantation would be allergic reaction and infection with an exam.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Houtan Chaboki, MD · Answer

Contact your chin implant surgeon immediately, as other plastic surgeons have already stated. Primary concern based on your symptoms and photograph is an infection, which requires prompt management. While the risk of infection after chin surgery is extremely low, it's still possible. Skin irritation or allergic reaction from the glue or tape on top of the skin can also make the skin red and itchy.

	 

	Only your surgeon can help determine appropriate options for you. Best of luck.

	Dr. Chaboki

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD · Answer

From your photographs it looks like you are having a dermatitis reaction to the tape or possibly the Mastisol or adhesive placed on your skin to keep the tape in place. You need to see you Plastic Surgeon immediately.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

It is impossible to say whether you have an infection or tape sensitivity based on photos alone.  It would be very  advisable to contact your Surgeon right away.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

To me this looks more like contact dermatitis than infection.  That is, you may be allergic to the glue on the tape, however, this doesn't rule out an infection.  I would still give your doctor a call in the AM, and be seen.

	sek

Tal T. Roudner, MD, FACS · Answer

From the pictures could be a contact dermatitis or allergic reaction to the tape or even a infection.

	Your doctor should examine you ASAP.

Is my Chin Implant Infected? (photo)

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