Breast Augmentation Surgery
Breast augmentation (or augmentation mammaplasty) surgery enhances the size and shape of the breasts, corrects size and shape discrepancies between breasts, and improves firmness. As with any surgery, there are certain potential risks and complications that can result from breast augmentation procedures.
Complications with anesthesia
Women who undergo breast augmentation surgery may experience an allergic reaction or other complication in response to the anesthesia used during the procedure.
Problems with wound healing or Infection
Infection occurs in approximately 1-2% of all implant surgeries, and usually requires antibiotics and/or removing the involved implant. Unfortunately, a surgeon can not place a new implant into the breast until the infections has been resolved for at least six months.
Poor outcome
As with any plastic surgery, the results of the procedure are dependent upon the skill of the surgeon. Breast augmentation surgery can result in misplaced implants (too high or too low), over or under filled implants, or an asymmetrical appearance. Some women may also be dissatisfied with the appearance of their implants even if the surgeon is highly skilled.
Capsular contracture
A capsular contracture occurs when scar tissue surrounds and places pressure upon the implant, causing an abnormally round or hard looking breast. Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications of breast augmentation surgery.
Implant deflation/rupture
Both saline and silicone implants can deflate or rupture and will need to be removed and replaced. In addition, silicone gel material is not readily reabsorbed by the body, so this substance will also need to be removed.
Necrosis
Surgical procedures can cause cell and tissue death. After surgery, dead (necrotic) tissue can form around the implant, in the breast tissue, or along the incision, and prevent blood circulation and healing. Necrosis may require additional surgery or implant removal.
Breast augmentation (or augmentation mammaplasty) surgery enhances the size and shape of the breasts, corrects size and shape discrepancies between breasts, and improves firmness. As with any surgery, there are certain potential risks and complications that can result from breast augmentation procedures.
Complications with anesthesia
Women who undergo breast augmentation surgery may experience an allergic reaction or other complication in response to the anesthesia used during the procedure.
Problems with wound healing or Infection
Infection occurs in approximately 1-2% of all implant surgeries, and usually requires antibiotics and/or removing the involved implant. Unfortunately, a surgeon can not place a new implant into the breast until the infections has been resolved for at least six months.
Poor outcome
As with any plastic surgery, the results of the procedure are dependent upon the skill of the surgeon. Breast augmentation surgery can result in misplaced implants (too high or too low), over or under filled implants, or an asymmetrical appearance. Some women may also be dissatisfied with the appearance of their implants even if the surgeon is highly skilled.
Capsular contracture
A capsular contracture occurs when scar tissue surrounds and places pressure upon the implant, causing an abnormally round or hard looking breast. Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications of breast augmentation surgery.
Implant deflation/rupture
Both saline and silicone implants can deflate or rupture and will need to be removed and replaced. In addition, silicone gel material is not readily reabsorbed by the body, so this substance will also need to be removed.
Necrosis
Surgical procedures can cause cell and tissue death. After surgery, dead (necrotic) tissue can form around the implant, in the breast tissue, or along the incision, and prevent blood circulation and healing. Necrosis may require additional surgery or implant removal.
The risk of developing necrosis is increased by smoking, poor circulation, bleeding disorders, or radiation/chemotherapy treatment.
Loss of nipple and/or breast sensitivity
Temporary areas of numbness or lack of nipple sensation are relatively common after breast augmentation surgery. These sensation changes usually subside within a few weeks or a month, but in rare cases, may be permanent.
Interference with mammography
Breast implants can interfere with the precision and accuracy of future mammograms. Choosing to have the implant placed under the pectoral muscle decreases the likelihood of this complication
Specializing in Breast Augmentation Including:
- Breast Lifts
- Augmentations
- Total Body Lift Surgery