Can A General Infection Cause An Infection In a Well Healed Facial Implant?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I have questions/concerns about my facial implants which were placed six months ago and have healed fine.

1)Are there still risks of infection?

2)If so, what precautions can I take to minimize the risk of an infection occurring?

3)Can a general infection cause an infection in my facial implant?

4)For instance, is it possible for a foodborne infection, like one from eating raw fish such as sashimi, to lead to an infection in my facial implant?

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon