Swelling is more prominent lower cleavage area of breast. Yesterday I was sure I had the flu. 3 Advil and a nap, I woke with right breast swollen and hot to the touch but flu symptoms gone. Swelling is more prominent at lower cleavage side of breast and size of walnut. Implants are Mentor Memory Gel, surgery year 2007. No traumatic injury has occurred. What could this be and what could cause it just "out of the blue"?
Answer: Possible breast implant infection 7 years after augmentation I agree with others that the symptoms you describe could be an indication of infection of your breast implant. You need to see your plastic surgeon or if not available another board certified plastic surgeon immediately.
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Answer: Swelling and redness of the breast years after breast augmentation Thank you for your question. No, this is not common to have redness and swelling of the breast that far out from surgery. You may have developed a cellulitis of the breast for some reason. It would be extremely unusual for the implant to get infected 7 years out, but not outside the realm of possible. Best to get in to see your surgeon or a plastic surgeon to be evaluated. Best of luck.
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Answer: Swelling and redness of the breast years after breast augmentation Thank you for your question. No, this is not common to have redness and swelling of the breast that far out from surgery. You may have developed a cellulitis of the breast for some reason. It would be extremely unusual for the implant to get infected 7 years out, but not outside the realm of possible. Best to get in to see your surgeon or a plastic surgeon to be evaluated. Best of luck.
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July 26, 2014
Answer: 7 yrs post op, my right breast is swollen and hot to the touch. Swelling is more prominent lower cleavage. Is this normal? Hello! Thank you for your question. Given your signs and symptoms, evaluation of your breast/implants by a plastic surgeon is warranted. It is very uncommon to develop issues such as you describe several years remote from your initial procedure. Certain implant infection is a concern, but you should be examined soon to evaluate for periprosthetic issues as well as breast pathology. It is possible that any type of infection can seed to your breast implant pocket, but I would recommend evaluation by a plastic surgeon. Best wishes! Hope that this helps!
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Answer: 7 yrs post op, my right breast is swollen and hot to the touch. Swelling is more prominent lower cleavage. Is this normal? Hello! Thank you for your question. Given your signs and symptoms, evaluation of your breast/implants by a plastic surgeon is warranted. It is very uncommon to develop issues such as you describe several years remote from your initial procedure. Certain implant infection is a concern, but you should be examined soon to evaluate for periprosthetic issues as well as breast pathology. It is possible that any type of infection can seed to your breast implant pocket, but I would recommend evaluation by a plastic surgeon. Best wishes! Hope that this helps!
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July 26, 2014
Answer: Breast swelling and warmth years after implants Thank you for asking. This is hard to know without a physical exam. See a board certified plastic surgeon who can then determine what your needs and options are. It sounds unusual to have those symptoms years after breast implant placement. Best wishes
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Answer: Breast swelling and warmth years after implants Thank you for asking. This is hard to know without a physical exam. See a board certified plastic surgeon who can then determine what your needs and options are. It sounds unusual to have those symptoms years after breast implant placement. Best wishes
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July 28, 2014
Answer: Swollen breast 7 years following breast augmentation. Thanks so much for your question. It really is not normal for you breast to be behaving in the manner that you are describing. It sounds like you may have an infection. I would strongly recommend that you see a local board certified plastic surgeon as soon as possible and be evaluated. Good luck.
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July 28, 2014
Answer: Swollen breast 7 years following breast augmentation. Thanks so much for your question. It really is not normal for you breast to be behaving in the manner that you are describing. It sounds like you may have an infection. I would strongly recommend that you see a local board certified plastic surgeon as soon as possible and be evaluated. Good luck.
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