It was immediately obvious that it was the implant as the breast became suddenly red. I developed cellulitis due to my very hardened radiation damage. I was traveling, so the doctors tried to get me well enough with antibiotics to get to my surgeon at home. But I was too ill, and the surgeon removed the implant after several days of IV treatment. The surgery was a relief. I did have drains for several days. I was uncomfortable but not in a great deal of pain. Easily managed. I flew home from CA to TX on a Sunday after surgery on Friday! So I did well. Due to the radiation the wound did not heal and I needed months of wound treatment.