Trying to make sense, 49 y/o. Lift w/implants on Sept 9. Looked great. Seemed to be healing normally. On Oct 13, infection on right nipple (picture incl) which was treated with 10 days of Bactrin DS and ointment. Healed fine after 2 weeks. Surgeon suspected suture colonization. At 6 mths post op, pain on gala flex on outer end of breast, followed by painful lump there, red spreading across bottom of breast, fever and chills, swollen breast. Implant removed. Related infections?
February 27, 2022
Answer: Infection Dear Marn1972, there is no way to know if they are related. It can be two separate infections with different bacteria. I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 27, 2022
Answer: Infection Dear Marn1972, there is no way to know if they are related. It can be two separate infections with different bacteria. I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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Answer: Infections I would think the two infections were not related due to the time span between each. However, a small amount of bacteria from the first might have contaminated your implant in a small dose which gradually grew to the second infection. More often, the second infection followed a dental appointment or infection elsewhere, like sinus.
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Answer: Infections I would think the two infections were not related due to the time span between each. However, a small amount of bacteria from the first might have contaminated your implant in a small dose which gradually grew to the second infection. More often, the second infection followed a dental appointment or infection elsewhere, like sinus.
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