“Breast augmentation infection?”
I had a breast augmentation 12 days ago and notice swelling around the incision site as well as a very very small amount of bleeding. Is this sign of infection? I have attached images.
Female
Complaint duration: 2 days
Conditions: Lupus
9 Answers
PlasticSurgeonPlasticSurgeon
From this picture, this is most likely a small hematoma or seroma around the incision line and not infection. That being said, I would reach back out to your physician and have him examine you in order to give you a definitive answer.
This may be infected with possible exposure of the implant. Seek consultation with your surgeon immediately.
Looks like appropriate bruising. Your surgeon would be happy to see you to assess your breasts.
Infection after a breast augmentation procedure is rare. From the photos it does look like a possibility so I would recommend you see the implanting surgeon ASAP so he can examine you to make sure “all is well”
You should contact your surgeon immediately! It is difficult to tell from the pictures and an exam by your surgeon would be much more informative. It is not normal to have that type of appearance around the incision at day 12 post-op.
You may well be developing a wound complication. It is not necessarily an infection, but you should return to your surgeon immediately and get a diagnosis. If your wound breaks down, your implant will become exposed and probably have to be removed. I don’t wish to be an alarmist, but go back to your surgeon ASAP!
Dr. Louis Mes
Dr. Louis Mes
The more I look at these pictures, I would consider changing doctors. Does not look right.
Hello. It’s very unlikely that this is an infection. Most likely it’s residual blood that is draining out. You should see your surgeon, however, to check it further.
This is not a forum for treating acute problems. Contact your surgeon immediately.
