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?
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Yes, you can switch your implants. I would suggest goin back to your surgeon and discussing your concerns. In reconstruction, the more tissue you have, the better the implants feel.
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That would be ridiculous for a surgeon to tell a patient not to have their implants removed. Remove the capsules, implants, and any residual silicone- that is the correct way forward!
Your breast implants can be removed safely even though you've had a donut lift. There should be no additional complications because of this. As you will lose the volume from the implants when they are removed you may wish to have a breast lift at the same time. See a board certified plastic...
