What are symptoms of a breast infection after a BA then root canal?

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I had a root canal and am afraid the infection spread to my breast. PS put me on 10 days augumentum antibiotic because I had my BA in May 2018, took all prescribed medication, then had a root canal 3 months post opp yet forgot to take antibiotics after the root canal. What are the symptoms of a breast infection? Does aching and tingling count? It almost feels like nerve regeneration but more intense and aching. The pain comes for 30 minutes and goes away for most of the day or comes back a few times.i It's been happening for a week now. I had my root canal 8/22/18

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.It is recommended to have your dentist prescribe antibiotics for a dental procedure following a breast augmentation. Signs of infection usually include redness, tenderness, warmth, fever/chills/night sweats. It is difficult to say without seeing you in person however. I suggest speaking to your PS to address your concerns.You may learn more on our social media (Instagram and Snapchat): @realdrsix.
  
Best of luck,

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Implant infections are manifest by incredibly painful and red breasts.  There is no subtle breast infection.

Matthew J. Nykiel, MD · Answer

Hello and Great Question.  I appreciate the time you are spending researching this procedure.  My name is Dr. Matthew J. Nykiel.  I am a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a Fellowship Trained Cosmetic Surgeon, and a Cosmetic Breast Augmentation Specialist.Having a breast infection does not seem likely given how far you are post-op.  It is important to monitor any symptoms and signs of infection such as fever, swelling, redness and increase pain/tenderness.  If you do think you have an infection make an appointment to see your surgeon.
I hope that helps!  Best of Luck!
Matthew J. Nykiel, MD
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Breast Augmentation Specialist
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Your symptoms do not indicate infection.  Any swelling, pain, fever, warmth or redness should be reported to your plastic surgeon.  Best of luck.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Signs of infection are typically swelling and hardness of the area, redness, warmth and pain.Recommend that you return to your PS's office ASAP for an evaluation.  Your concerns can only be addressed in person.  Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

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