Had a BA 5 weeks ago - found this tonight. Started using the silicone strips because I was told everything was healing nicely a week ago. Called the PS on call and he started me on a round of antibiotics until I can see the doctor on Tuesday. Any ideas? I've had a lot of pain on this side recently but no fever or chills. There is bulge around the incision site that was previously closed. Any thoughts?
November 18, 2015
Answer: Wound infection I recommend starting antibiotics immediately for this wound infection and being seen by your surgeon today if possible. Good luck!
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November 18, 2015
Answer: Wound infection I recommend starting antibiotics immediately for this wound infection and being seen by your surgeon today if possible. Good luck!
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November 17, 2015
Answer: Concern over infection It is rare to have an infection after breast augmentation particularly this far out from your surgery. A course of antibiotics is a reasonable first step. It is possible that this represents a superficial infection near the suture line that could resolve with conservative (non-operative) measures. Nonetheless, an in-person examination would be required to make that distinction and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
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November 17, 2015
Answer: Concern over infection It is rare to have an infection after breast augmentation particularly this far out from your surgery. A course of antibiotics is a reasonable first step. It is possible that this represents a superficial infection near the suture line that could resolve with conservative (non-operative) measures. Nonetheless, an in-person examination would be required to make that distinction and determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
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November 16, 2015
Answer: Five weeks postop You should see your plastic surgeon as soon as can be arranged. Though infections at 6 weeks are unusual,they occasionally will occur. These infections should be resolved as quickly as possible to avoid finding their way to the implant. Starting the antibiotics seems reasonable as a first step.
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November 16, 2015
Answer: Five weeks postop You should see your plastic surgeon as soon as can be arranged. Though infections at 6 weeks are unusual,they occasionally will occur. These infections should be resolved as quickly as possible to avoid finding their way to the implant. Starting the antibiotics seems reasonable as a first step.
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