Treatment of infection after breast augmentation surgery
Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery nowadays, which can help women achieve a full and perfect chest curve. However, infection after breast augmentation surgery is not uncommon. In the face of this situation, reasonable treatment is very critical. The following will elaborate on the treatment of infection after breast augmentation surgery from four aspects.
1. Use antibiotics
When patients have infection symptoms after breast augmentation surgery, the first step is to use antibiotics for treatment. Doctors will choose appropriate antibiotics according to the severity and type of infection. Common antibiotics include erythromycin, cephalosporin, etc. Antibiotics are usually given orally or intravenously to patients.
During the use of antibiotics, patients should complete the course of medication according to the doctor's instructions, and do not stop taking drugs. At the same time, patients need to closely observe the changes of their own conditions. If they feel unwell or get worse, they should seek medical advice in time to adjust treatment.
It is very important to prevent the recurrence of infection. After breast augmentation surgery, patients need to maintain good personal hygiene habits, avoid overexertion, and avoid collision and abrasion of the surgical site to reduce the probability of infection.
2. Control inflammation
It is common for infection to cause inflammatory reaction at the surgical site. For the treatment of inflammation, the following measures are usually taken:
First, relieve pain and swelling by cold compress. Cold compress can effectively alleviate the discomfort caused by inflammation, but it should be noted that excessive force should not be used to avoid damaging the surgical site.
Secondly, doctors may recommend local use of anti-inflammatory drugs, such as non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. These drugs can relieve inflammation, pain and swelling.
Finally, if the wound cannot repair itself due to severe inflammation, the doctor may perform surgical debridement to remove the infected tissue to promote wound healing and inflammation regression.
3. Prevention and management of inflammation
Prevention is the best treatment. After breast augmentation surgery, patients need to pay close attention to the surgical site, and pay attention to the following points:
First, keep the surgical site dry and clean. The patient needs to clean and disinfect the wound according to the doctor's instructions to avoid bacterial infection.
Second, patients need to avoid overexertion or being hit and scratched. Excessive force may cause pain and swelling at the operation site, and may also cause the wound to split, increasing the risk of infection.
In addition, reasonable diet can also help prevent infection. Strengthening nutrition intake and strengthening physique will help improve immunity and reduce the probability of infection.
4. Seek professional medical help
If the patient's infection symptoms are serious or persist after breast augmentation surgery, he/she should seek professional medical help in a timely manner. The doctor will further evaluate the condition, and may need to carry out pathogenic examination to determine the type of infection and treatment plan.
When selecting hospitals and doctors, patients need to choose cosmetic surgery hospitals and experts with good reputation and rich experience as far as possible for diagnosis and treatment to ensure the treatment effect and safety.
summary
Infection after breast augmentation surgery is a common and serious complication, which requires timely treatment. Using antibiotics, controlling inflammation, preventing infection and seeking professional medical help are effective treatments. Patients should pay close attention to the changes of their own conditions and treat them under the guidance of doctors to restore their health.
