My implant exposed 5 months after butt implants. What should I do? (Photo)

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butt implants were done five months ago. a small hole started in the scar two weeks ago. 3 days ago I sat down and the hole felt like it popped and clear fluid came draining out. I still have slight drainage.now the hole is getting bigger and my husband can see the implant.I went to a local wound clinic and they said it is not infected at this point.my doctor is a two hour flight away... what should I expect? will the implants need to be removed for sure?

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

Any exposed implant is by definition, at the very least, contaminated and the open wound will NOT heal unless the implant is removed  A new implant can be replaced (under the gluteus muscle of course) but only after a necessary and standard 6 month waiting period.  Glad to help.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Exposed buttock implant is most probably infected, or at least contaminated. It is very difficult to save the implant. The safest approach is to remove the implants do a tissue culture on the capsule, treat with antibiotics based on cultures when the results come back.May consider re-insertion of new implants 6-9 months later if conditions are suitable. I would recommend seeking a board certified plastic surgeon for the care.

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