I had textured saline implants put in about 20 months ago. The implant shifted and I went back to surgery 5 days later, experiencing fever, chills, severe pain.
The surgeon did not use a new implant and tried to salvage the implant which I thought they were supposed to replace with a new implant. Anyhow I have been nothing but sick since then. I now feel a strange sensation and I just feel ill as if something isn't right on the one breast.
Is it possible that there could be bacteria in my implant and how would I know or since I'm allergic to many things could I be allergic to the shell?
April 17, 2018
Answer: Breast Implant Infections Your history suggests that you’ve had problems since your original surgical procedure two years ago. At that time you developed an infection that resulted in fevers, chills, and purulent drainage. This apparently resolved with time, but you continue to have a generalized illness and the right implant doesn’t feel normal.It’s difficult to determine the cause of your current problems without a more detailed history, and physical examination. However, it’s safe to say that bacterial growth within the implant and implant allergies probably aren’t factors. Based on the available information you may have a sub clinical right breast pocket infection. This condition is often accompanied by the development of capsular contractures. This may explain why the right breast feels different than the left breast. Treatment of this condition requires antibiotics but may also require removal of your right breast implant as well. For these reasons, it’s important to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses these issues.
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April 17, 2018
Answer: Breast Implant Infections Your history suggests that you’ve had problems since your original surgical procedure two years ago. At that time you developed an infection that resulted in fevers, chills, and purulent drainage. This apparently resolved with time, but you continue to have a generalized illness and the right implant doesn’t feel normal.It’s difficult to determine the cause of your current problems without a more detailed history, and physical examination. However, it’s safe to say that bacterial growth within the implant and implant allergies probably aren’t factors. Based on the available information you may have a sub clinical right breast pocket infection. This condition is often accompanied by the development of capsular contractures. This may explain why the right breast feels different than the left breast. Treatment of this condition requires antibiotics but may also require removal of your right breast implant as well. For these reasons, it’s important to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses these issues.
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December 15, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation Infection I would recommend returning to the surgeon and explaining to them your symptoms. Your surgeon should conduct a physical examination and testing to determine the cause of your concern. Best of luck. Bacterial infection symptoms are pain, tenderness, swelling, and redness. There may also be pus.
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December 15, 2015
Answer: Breast Augmentation Infection I would recommend returning to the surgeon and explaining to them your symptoms. Your surgeon should conduct a physical examination and testing to determine the cause of your concern. Best of luck. Bacterial infection symptoms are pain, tenderness, swelling, and redness. There may also be pus.
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