Risk and Complication - Infection

Breast Augmentation :: Breast Implants :: Risk and Complication - Infection

Risk-Infection Infection occurs with any surgery and mostly within the time span of a week after surgery.

Symptoms of Infection

fever
swelling
vomiting
fainting
inflammation
dizziness
diarrhea

Treatment for Infection
Generally, infection due to surgery occurs within a few days to weeks after the operation, it is also possible it happened at any time after surgery. Normally most infections can be treated with antibiotics, however, if a infection does not respond to antibiotics, the implant may have to removed. Re-implantation can take place after the infection is totally resolved. In rare instances, severe infection can result in Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS), and it is a life-threatening condition. If you have one or more of the above listed symptoms, with or without fever, consult with your surgeon immediately.