My left breast appears lower and is red and painful. Is my doc taking the right measures? What is going on?

I had a breast augmentation and lift June 20. My left breast looks lower but dr ignores my concern. However, I went in three days ago, and the redness and now pain on left side continues. He put me on Keflex 500 mg, 4 times a day for 10 days. My right side feels better, but something is still wrong with the left. I go back in a week, but am getting more worried. Also, I still need Percocet to sleep. What's going on? Is my doc doing all that he can to help me?

Answers from doctors (3)

Robert Kearney, MD

Published on Oct 07, 2016

This would have to be determined by a good physical exam. Sounds like a low grade infection, which is why he put you on Keflex. As far as the pain, it is impossible to say where that is coming from. You should get a second opinion locally.

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Answered by Robert Kearney, MD

This would have to be determined by a good physical exam. Sounds like a low grade infection, which is why he put you on Keflex. As far as the pain, it is impossible to say where that is coming from. You should get a second opinion locally.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Barry J. Kaplan, D.O.

Published on Jul 27, 2016

Keflex will do nothing. If you have an infection, the implant must be removed.

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Answered by Barry J. Kaplan, D.O.

Keflex will do nothing. If you have an infection, the implant must be removed.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Kenneth L. Stein M.D. FACS

Published on Jul 27, 2016

You just had this surgery done, and you are under your surgeon's care. You must go in for all your follow-up visits and communicate your concerns. However, you can explain what is going on and take the advice of your doctor. He will assure you.
Wound healing takes time. Remember to follow your doctor's protocol. Do no go to the Internet to be treated; you are under a plastic surgeon's care. Please follow his protocol. Medications take time. As long as you have open communication, you will be OK. Wound healing takes time.

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Answered by Kenneth L. Stein M.D. FACS

You just had this surgery done, and you are under your surgeon's care. You must go in for all your follow-up visits and communicate your concerns. However, you can explain what is going on and take the advice of your doctor. He will assure you.
Wound healing takes time. Remember to follow your doctor's protocol. Do no go to the Internet to be treated; you are under a plastic surgeon's care. Please follow his protocol. Medications take time. As long as you have open communication, you will be OK. Wound healing takes time.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

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