Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, confusion, or coughing up blood.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Contact your surgical team urgently if you develop:
Increasing redness, warmth, drainage, or fever
Rapid swelling or sudden enlargement of one breast
Severe or worsening pain
An opening incision or pale, dark, or blistered skin
New calf pain or swelling
Persistent breast swelling, a lump, or a major shape change months or years later
And for anyone, someone who:
has a wound that is hot, spreading red, or leaking pus
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Attend routine follow-up for wound, drain, scar, shape, sensation, and implant checks.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Breast augmentation surgery. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.