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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Fasting before surgery is a long established tradition for anesthesia providers although the exact terms vary according to conditions and doctor. Most institutions require nothing after midnight the night before; I think you are almost certainly misinterpreting this as noon the day...
Unusual sensations are common in the first several weeks. After 3 months,this would be a very uncommon and
hard to explain. It doesn't sound serious and I would wait until your scheduled appointment to ask about it.
A ruptured silicone implant, especially one that is so old, should be removed immediately. This is for your safety as it can cause serious complications to your health if it is left in.