A Brazilian model who underwent breast augmentation to have the largest breasts in the world, is now experiencing complications after her 32nd surgical procedure, which was performed in Brazil. According to news reports, Sheyla Hershey has a staph infection in both breasts, which could be life threatening if it reaches the bloodstream.
Is this a common complication? Dr. Angelo Cuzalina, Tulsa cosmetic surgeon and President Elect of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, gave a brief statement about the topic:
Any infection in a breast implant is unwanted by both patient and surgeon. They are fortunately very rare (just less than 3 in 1000 patients), but a breast implant infection is difficult to deal with when they do occur and almost always require implant removal. Having massive implants just complicates the problem further due to the excess skin after removal.
Certain infections such as methocillin resistant staph (MRSA) are becoming more common in today’s society and require more aggressive treatment. Patients should let their surgeon know if redness or unusual pain occurs along with fever combined with a general feeling of extreme malaise during the first few weeks following breast augmentation.
“Sheyla takes her craft seriously,” says the model’s official website. After undergoing multiple surgical procedures on her breasts, lips and buttocks, she seems very comfortable going under the knife and talking about it publicly.
But in an interview with Fox News, she expresses regret for choosing extremely large breast implants and suggests that if she could start over again, she would. As she demonstrates her daily routine on video, it’s clear that she’s a very dedicated and strong-willed woman.
Fox News Houston has a series of video interviews with Sheyla Hershey and you can read regular updates about her status on her website, sheylahershey.net
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