Risk of infection after breast augmentation surgery and preventive measures
Breast augmentation is a common plastic surgery, which can improve the shape of women's chest by implanting prosthesis. However, postoperative infection is a possible complication of breast augmentation surgery. Therefore, timely and appropriate preventive measures are essential to reduce the risk of infection.
Keep the wound clean and dry
After breast augmentation surgery, surgeons usually sew and tie knots at the incision to protect the wound through a band aid. During postoperative recovery, it is very important to keep the wound clean and dry.
First, the patient should clean the wound regularly with saline water or cleaning solution recommended by the doctor. When washing, pay attention to gentleness and avoid wiping with force to prevent the rupture of wound composite pocket. Next, gently pat the wound dry with clean gauze to keep it dry. This is done to prevent the growth of bacteria in a humid environment.
During wound healing, patients should try to avoid immersion in water (such as bathtub, swimming pool, etc.) to avoid infection of the wound. In addition, keeping the area around the wound dry and avoiding local sweating and dampness will also help prevent infection.
Use antibiotics on time
In the prevention of postoperative infection, rational use of antibiotics is very important. After the operation, the doctor will prescribe appropriate antibiotics according to the patient's condition and instruct the patient how to use them correctly.
Patients should take antibiotics on time and in proper amount, and follow the doctor's instructions. The use of antibiotics is usually about one week after surgery, sometimes adjusted according to the patient's individual conditions. If the wound has uncomfortable symptoms such as exudation and inflammation after surgery, seek medical advice in time when necessary to avoid missing the early treatment opportunity of infection.
At the same time, patients should remember not to use antibiotics used after surgery for other purposes or share them with others. Abuse of antibiotics may lead to an increase in drug resistance and run counter to the purpose of preventing infection.
Avoid unnecessary wound pollution
Avoiding unnecessary wound contamination is one of the important links to prevent infection. After surgery, patients should avoid touching or scratching the wound, and try to avoid the wound splitting or infection caused by external force.
In addition, the doctor may ask the patient to wear a bra or bra pad to stabilize the prosthesis and protect the wound. Patients should choose and wear suitable bras according to the doctor's instructions, and avoid using tight or airtight clothes to avoid friction or irritation to the wound.
In addition, patients should avoid engaging in strenuous exercise or activities that may lead to chest impact within a few weeks after surgery to avoid the risk of injury or infection to the wound.
Regular review and timely medical treatment
Regular postoperative reexamination is one of the important means for timely detection and treatment of infection. After surgery, patients should be regularly rechecked according to the doctor's recommendations. The doctor will check the wound healing, the position of the prosthesis and whether there is any sign of infection.
In case of wound redness, swelling, exudation, local pain, heat and other uncomfortable symptoms, the patient should seek medical advice in a timely manner. The treatment of early infection is usually simple, but if the delay is too long, more complex treatment may be required.
In conclusion, it is very important to prevent infection risk after breast augmentation surgery. After surgery, patients should keep their wounds clean and dry, use antibiotics on time, avoid unnecessary wound pollution, and have regular reexamination and timely medical treatment. These measures can effectively reduce the incidence of infection and provide better protection for postoperative recovery.
