Woke up with extremely sore/swollen left breast. How likely is infection? (Photo)

April 9, 2017
Asked By:Wantnewboobsuk in New York, NY

I had surgery 6 weeks ago. 800cc under the muscle with a lift. My recovery was going extremely well and I randomly just woke up with a sore/swollen left breast. Hurt so badly. I ran a slight fever today, took ibuprofen and brought my temp down back to normal. Called the surgery nurse and she didn't seem bothered, she said she would "run it by" my surgeon to see if I should come in. As if rudeness and an attitude makes me feel any better. How likely is it to randomly get an infection overnight?

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April 19, 2017

Answer: Possible infection

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
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April 19, 2017

Answer: Possible infection

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
April 11, 2017

Answer: Waking up with redness / soreness

Reza Momeni, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 11, 2017

Answer: Waking up with redness / soreness

Reza Momeni, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 11, 2017

Answer: Swelling /redness after surgery

Matthew H. Steele, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 11, 2017

Answer: Swelling /redness after surgery

Matthew H. Steele, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 12, 2017

Answer: Breast infection

Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC (Plast)Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 12, 2017

Answer: Breast infection

Nancy de Kleer, MD, FRCSC (Plast)Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 11, 2017

Answer: Signs of Infection

Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 11, 2017

Answer: Signs of Infection

Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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