NYGirl
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breast augmentation
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Monday, June 21, 2004 2:23 PM
After my first surgery I developed an infection. The Doctor said this is normal and suggested He touch up the scare for appearance purposes. Has this happened to anyone? What do you suggest?
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RE: breast augmentation
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Monday, June 21, 2004 2:41 PM
I'am still thinking about a beast augmentation. Just the kind of thing i do not want to hear about. What did you do ? Dis every thing turn out OK?
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RE: breast augmentation
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Tuesday, June 29, 2004 8:23 AM
NY Girl, based on information I found at the FDA's website, it sounds like scar tissue is normal and that infections can happen. You may want to ask your doctor for more information about scarring and infection. If you are still concerned you may want to seek a second opinion. "Scarring Formation of tissue at the incision. All wounds heal by the formation of a scar. The degree of scarring varies from person to person, and skin type is an important factor for the development of scars. If the scarring becomes irregular and raised, it is called hypertrophic scarring. This may leave a visible, permanent scar. The keloid, a severe type of hypertrophic scar, generally does not fade or flatten with time."
"Infection Can occur with any surgery when wounds are contaminated with micro-organisms such as bacteria or fungi. Most infections resulting from surgery appear within a few days to weeks after the operation. However, infection is possible at any time after surgery. Infections with an implant present are harder to treat than infections in normal body tissues. If an infection does not respond to antibiotics, the implant may have to be removed. Another implant may be placed after the infection is gone." (Toxic Shock Syndrome is also listed in this glossary) Source: http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/handbook2004/glossary.html Jill, Here's some information from the FDA Breast Implant Consumer Handbook: Click here to review: Key points to consider whether you are undergoing breast augmentation, reconstruction, or revision  Suzanne (Note: I'm not a medical professional, so this isn't medical advice. I'm just sharing information that I found on the web.)
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