Port Infection, HELP..

[JaxBandster 11]

Hello everyone, are these infections following fills. I wonder how many port infections are caused by the doctors not using meticulous aseptic technique while doing fills.

Hi Diva

I was just at my surgeon's today and asked him about port infections. He confirmed that they are typically acquired after a fill. He says that they use every sterilization available, but that sometimes you can still get infected. He is so concious about bacteria on the skin that he has us shower every day for three days before surgery with a special surgical soap and tells us to wash our sheets on the day we begin showering and using fresh towels after every shower. He wants our skin to be completely free of any bacteria before surgery. Unfortunately, things aren't quite so optimal in the doctor's office. They do everything they can to keep things sterile but I guess things happen anyway. Just make sure your doctor goes above and beyond in keeping the area and his hands clean and sterile when getting fills.

[chell1957 2]

Good question Chubby Diva. As for all the info on the port being permanent, THANKS! I have learned something new today.