What to do if your breast implants are infected

Infection is one of the serious complications after breast implant surgery, which is mainly manifested as breast enlargement after breast augmentation, local redness, swelling, heat and pain, and can also cause fever and other systemic symptoms. Early and mild infections can be controlled by applying sensitive antibiotics, while those with obvious infections can only be controlled by removing the implants. At the same time of removing the prosthesis, the infected necrotic foci should be thoroughly flushed and drained, and sensitive antibiotics should be chosen for anti-infection treatment. Re-insertion of the prosthesis should be done 3-6 months after the infection has been completely controlled. Re-insertion should strictly observe the concept of asepsis, choose high-quality prosthesis, stop bleeding thoroughly and drain the wound well. Postoperative antibiotics should be applied, active dressing changes should be performed, and close follow-up should be performed. In addition, autologous tissue transplantation can be considered for reoperation. Because the autologous tissue is safer than the prosthesis, there is no need to remove it when infection occurs. Commonly used is autologous fat injection for breast augmentation. Autologous fat comes from oneself, often taken from the abdomen, thighs and buttocks, which can be used as a treasure while shaping the breasts. The effect after injection is long lasting and very safe, and the shape of the breasts after surgery is real.