Breast Implant Complaints

There are risks to crossing the street or flying in an airplane and, of course, there are risks to any surgical procedure. These risks can occur regardless of surgeon or technique. These include but are not limited to: infection, hematoma, discomfort, wound breakdown, hypertrophic scar formation, asymmetry, unfavorable healing, implant infection exposure, rupture, deflation, palpability, visibility, distortion with muscular contraction, capsular contracture, interference with mammography... more

Complaints are usually related to implant problems like rippling, capsular contractures, size issues, etc..

Almost all of the complaints that I hear from my breast implant patients are temporary. The number one complaint is postoperative pain, but this usually resolves within a few days and is easily controlled with oral medication. A lot of patients used to suffer from nausea and vomiting after breast surgery, but nowadays we have newer, better medications that really minimize this problem. Because I do a lot of submuscular augmentations (implants are placed beneath the pectoralis muscle... more

Hi! 1) Breast augmentation, like all surgery, can have potential complications, and , very rarely, even serious or permanent ones. For example, the breasts can have poor shape, or be too firm. So you have to be motivated. Most patients are very happy. 2) The most important thing is to go to an experienced cosmetic surgeon. You will find links on my web site to the national societies, for names of surgeons near you. see video