Post Op Infection Question

shzlaw2 · 11-18-2009, 07:11 PM

Hello,

I had a breast augmentation on 11/6 and was given IV antibiotics as well as 3 days of erythromycin post op. I must admit, 3 days didnt seem like much. Now, I've been diagnosed with an infection in my left breast, drainage, pain, fever, etc. Now, I'm on Levaquin while I await a culture. In your experience, have you successfully treated infection with antibiotics rather than additional surgery? Or have ever had to go directly back to the OR for drainage or removal?
I really appreciate your time and any information you may be able to provide.
Stephanie

sgwallachmd · 11-19-2009, 02:02 PM

If you have drainage, pain, fever, redness, it sounds like the implant has to come out.

11-18-2009, 07:11 PM	#1
shzlaw2 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 16 Thanks: 9 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Post Op Infection Question Hello, I had a breast augmentation on 11/6 and was given IV antibiotics as well as 3 days of erythromycin post op. I must admit, 3 days didnt seem like much. Now, I've been diagnosed with an infection in my left breast, drainage, pain, fever, etc. Now, I'm on Levaquin while I await a culture. In your experience, have you successfully treated infection with antibiotics rather than additional surgery? Or have ever had to go directly back to the OR for drainage or removal? I really appreciate your time and any information you may be able to provide. Stephanie __________________ 5'7" 135lbs. PreBA: Deflated 36 B after breastfeeding two little ones Post breast augmentation: Not sure yet- dealing with infection breast augmentation Date: November 6, 2009 Naturelle Saline Inframammary Crease 450 cc

11-19-2009, 02:02 PM	#2
sgwallachmd Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York, New York Posts: 1,534 Thanks: 1 Thanked 633 Times in 504 Posts	If you have drainage, pain, fever, redness, it sounds like the implant has to come out. __________________ Steven Wallach, MD, FACS www.stevenwallachmd.com

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