Breast enlargement

What are the possible complications?

There are risks associated with breast augmentation like all other surgical procedure. It is critical to understand these risks and to have realistic expectations about the outcome of your surgery. Only through an in-depth discussion with surgeon will you be able to understand the risks, benefits, and expected outcomes.

Asymmetry of the size and shape of the breast is a common complication. It is impossible to create perfect symmetry and small differences should be expected.The risk varies with the type of surgery.

Breast augmentation can lead to changes in the skin sensitivity because removal of the skin involves cutting through nerves that are in the skin. Loss of sensation is usually minimal and returns over the course of a few months.

Fluid accumulation in the breast, called a seroma, can occur after breast augmentation. Seromas can be drained and usually resolve within a few weeks.

Accumulation of blood in the skin after surgery is called a hematoma and usually must be removed surgically. Hematomas can increase the risk of infection and may increase the scarring. It is important that you stop all over the counter, herbal, and prescription medications and vitamins that affect bleeding to decrease your risk of hematoma formation.

Scarring occurs with any surgery and final scar appearance cannot be predicted. A scar form vary from a nearly invisible line to a large, raised, discolored scar. Unattractive scars can be treated through medical or surgical intervention. Infection is always a risk of surgery. You may be given antibiotics after the surgery and post operative wound care is important as well.

Capsular contracture : After the surgery, your breasts may stretch and change in ways that are unattractive. Furthermore, after the implant is inserted, a scar forms around the implant which can cause the breast to feel firmer than normal. In extreme cases, the scar formation distorts the whole breast and the implant and/or scar may need to be removed.

Breast implants are not expected to last forever. A check up every year is necessary with mammography every two years. However, large studies have shown that the risk in women with breast implants appears to be the same as the risk in women without implants.

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