I had my teeth cleaned ten day ago (simple semiannual cleaning). Four days after my cleaning, one of my breasts (with silicone implant, post-mastectomy) began to feel very hot. I've had my implants now for ten months. In the days that followed, it became red, very swollen, and sore. I contacted my PS, who put me on Clindamycin (300 mg, 3x's day) two day ago, but I've not noticed much of a difference in symptoms yet. Could anyone tell me what I might anticipate in resolving this infection?
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April 10, 2017
Answer: Breast reconstruction with implants that is swollen
With the limited history I have, I really dont think there is an option other than to have the expanders removed. The pocket needs to be irrigated, a drain placed, and you need to begin or continue with the medication your infectious disease physician perscribes.
There are many options we hav...
Hello Nevilv,
Thank you for your question and for sharing your experience. It is possible for an implant slightly larger than your filled tissue expander to be placed at the time of your exchange procedure. However, this is a discussion you should have with your plastic surgeon, as you...
Hi leslie,Thank you for your question. Although rare, it is possible to rupture an implant with trauma such as a fall especially if the implant is older. I recommend being evaluated by a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in dealing with a ruptured implants. It would be a lot mo...
