Large, warm, red area on breast. What can be done about this? (Photo)

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Hello, I have 800cc implants and I notced soreness under the left side, alike a pulled muscle type of pain. When I lookedbthere is a large warm spot. When I touch tgge area it feels like Im touching the implant.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You need to contact your surgeon immediately. This may well be an early infection and you need to go on antibiotics as soon as possible.

Albert Ko, MD · Answer

Hi There! Thank you for your question. I would recommend that you schedule a follow up with your plastic surgeon. Any time we see redness and skin that is warm to the touch our first concern would be infection and you should be seen in person to rule that out!

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! You should give your plastic surgeon a call to be evaluated. They may recommend your primary care physician, but either way, you should be seen in person. Good luck!

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. How long ago did you have your implants placed, your scars look older.  Is it unilateral redness? If this is a sudden onset, we will need to rule out infection, possible infected cyst. Difficult to say judging by the photo. If the redness and pain become worse, you will need to go to an urgent care or see your family doctor. Once infection is ruled out and this persists than we can come up with other possibilities. Good luck

Christopher Pannucci, MD, MS · Answer

Hi seemyc5go,
Please call your surgeon as soon as possible.
The warmth and redness are concerning for infection--this can be an issue if you recently had surgery, or if you had surgery a long time ago.
Please call your surgeon to discuss right away.
Best,Christopher Pannucci MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonPlastic Surgery NorthwestSpokane, Washington

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Best to seek out an in-person appointment with your surgeon to review your current results and the area of warmth.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear seemyc5go,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what is wrong. Based on your photos and description, it can be an infection. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Please call your surgeon today and do not delay.  You may have an early infection which needs to be treated quickly.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

You did not state if recent surgery or over a few years?? But you need immediate IV antibiotics and be seen in ER

Jose A. Munoz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, you appear to be demonstrating cellulitis of the breast. Immediate evaluation is required. Either visit your plastic surgeon ASAP or visit a local emergency room TODAY!Best wishes...

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