Breast Surgery Infections:

The MRSA bug that has been observed to resurface in a spate of plastic surgery cases lately finds mention in lists of potential breast surgery complications as well.

One such case was highlighted here and related the gruesome story of a woman who was infected with this to be married having to undergo a complete breast implant removal just two days before she tied the knot.

Post-operative breast augmentation infection triggered by the presence of Methyl Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a strain of the bacterium staph is rare however (occurring in less than 2 percent cases). Extreme precautions are being taken by hospitals and surgical facilities to increase sanitary levels and patient care in an effort to reduce the risk of such infections.

Medical experts exhort patients who wish to have breast augmentation surgery to wash the armpit region for a few days before surgery using certain anti-bacterial soaps. This step is taken to ensure that the presence of staph, which is known to occur naturally in some individuals, is completely eliminated.

Proper pre-operative care and a trained plastic surgeon are your best shields against developing a breast augmentation infection. Remember to do your homework well when choosing your cosmetic surgeon. Not only should he be board certified by a body like the ASPS, but an experienced background in different surgical disciplines can be an added advantage.