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Can cellulitis on earlobe lead to capsular contracture?

couldntbehappierJul 16, 2015
I had a breast augmentation in Nov 2014. I'm on vacation and noticed my ear lobe was swollen and I was diagnosed with cellulitis and given Bactrim. I'm wondering if I need to worry about capsular contracture.

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Jeffrey J. Roth, MD, FACS

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Thank you for your questions. I think it is safe to go to the music festival. I would avoid lifting heavy coolers and smoking marijuana. I recommend all women with implants to wear some type of support. Being around smoke should not be a problem at this stage. Best of luck and have fun.

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Thank you for your question. The areola will stretch after a breast augmentation which can cause it to appear lighter in color. Skin loss can cause pigment changes. I suspect the stretching is what is making your areolas appear lighter. Best of luck

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Dear heyyyoThe angle that the breast lays on the chest wall can be changed with differential fat grafting. Moderate improvement in the direction your nipples point and the way your breasts mound sit on your chest can be achieved. The effectiveness depends of multiple factors. Consultation with...

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