How severe must a UTI be to make capsular contracture of submuscular 410s likely? (Photo)

September 22, 2014
Asked By:Skelectrophile in Raleigh, NC

I am 5.5 weeks post op. Had 475 (left) and 375 (right) cc high profile 410s (gummy bears) implanted below the muscle. Symptoms of a UTI came on today. Within 2 hours I had my prescription and took 500 mg cipro. I know capsular contracture is an immune response and for this reason infections increase the risk. Is this true for any infection in the body, big or small? If the infection is not in the area of the implant is the risk very low? Does a quick response with antibiotics lower the chance?

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January 25, 2018

Answer: Contracture and infections

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Shim Ching, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 25, 2018

Answer: Contracture and infections

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Shim Ching, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 28, 2014

Answer: Capsular Contracture and Infections

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 28, 2014

Answer: Capsular Contracture and Infections

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2014

Answer: Capsular contracture is not an immune response.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 24, 2014

Answer: Capsular contracture is not an immune response.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 25, 2018

Answer: How severe must a UTI be to make capsular contracture of submuscular 410s likely?

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January 25, 2018

Answer: How severe must a UTI be to make capsular contracture of submuscular 410s likely?

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September 27, 2014

Answer: How severe must a UTI be to make capsular contracture of submuscular 410s likely?

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Answer: How severe must a UTI be to make capsular contracture of submuscular 410s likely?

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