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Breast Augmentation - What Are Some Common Risks?

I am 39 years old, married, mother of 2, and considering BA (breast augmentation). Very worried about problems associated with implants. Have read and seen the horror stories. Started out being excited about bigger boobies...not so sure now. Want to really know what the risks are and how common they are?

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Potential complications of Breast Augmentation surgery

While breast augmentation is usually a very gratifying procedure for most women who choose to have the procedure, this plastic surgery procedure is not without potential complications. The complications that are associated with breast augmentation can be classified into immediate and long-term, as well as those associated with the surgery itself and those inherent to the implants. The most common potential immediate complication is hematoma, which is bleeding into the breast pocket or the... more

Breast augmentation risks

Breast augmentation is a very commonly performed aesthetic surgery. There are risks with any surgery but thankfully the risks of breast augmentation are low. As long as you do your research about the surgery, your chosen surgeon and all aspects of the surgery, you should be able to achieve your goals with low risks of complication. There is no replacement for preparedness and you should undergo a comprehensive informed consent process with your plastic surgeon about the anticipated results,... more

Dr.S' top 5 main risks for breast augmentation

There are a lot misconceptions about the complications associated with breast augmentation. The internet has proliferated a lot of horror stories which cause woman to overestimate the rate of complications happening. 1. The most common complication is patients that have problem with scaring. Also, a lot of these are preventable by technique and follow-up Scars fade over three months. However, the most important thing... more

Breast Augmentation potential complications

Every surgery has some type of risk, but Breast Augmentation is low. There is always a chance of scar contractures. This can happen right away or years down the road. It is best to consult with your plastic surgeon to understand recovery. You should follow- up with your surgeon as he recommends for the best result. This surgery makes a lot of happy people. Good luck to you!

Robert E. Zaworski, MD

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Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Risks

Every surgery has some degree of risks. With the breast augmentation, the potential risks include: Bleeding Seroma (Fluid accumulation) Infection Scarring Effects form Surgical anesthesia Allergic reactions such as to tape, suture material etc Thrombosed Veins Pain Skin... more

Risks of Breast Augmentation

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

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation complications and risks

Some of the more common complications of breast augmentation include bleeding that requires another operation to wash out the blood, asymmetry, numbness or decreased sensation in the nipples, tenderness requiring medications. It is incredibly rare to see an infection or a deflation (7% in 10 years) but they come up on ocassion. The numbness is directly related to the size difference (if you're very little and you want to go very large the nerves are going to be stretched to a... more

Risks of Breast Augmentation Surgery

With any surgery there are associated risks. The most important thing to consider before surgery is finding a board certified plastic surgeon to perform your surgery. Risks and compliccations with breast augmentation surgery ar infection, bleeding, assymetry, encapsulation, loss of nipple sensation or hypersensitivy, interference of a mammogram, rupture/leakage, inability to breast feed and inability to predict exact cup size. Schedule a consultation with a board certified doctor to... more

Breast Augmentation is not without its risks

Like any surgery, breast augmentation is not without its risks. And although there is no way to completely eliminate the risks of this procedure, there are some common-sense steps that you can take to have as safe a surgery as possible. These include the following: Choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Choose a surgeon with expertise in breast enhancement and one that commonly performs this procedure Ask to speak to patients of this surgeon Ask to see before & after photos Go with... more

Risks of Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation is a very safe medical procedure. However, as with any surgery, there are risks associated with it. The risks associated with Breast Augmentation are unlikely but the most common include, postoperative bleeding, possibility of infection, capsular contracture, which is a hardening of the scar tissue around the implant, loss of nipple sensation and mammograms are not as sensitive to picking up abnormalities. The physician you choose should be a surgeon certified by the... more

Risks of breast implants

Like any other surgical procedure breast augmentation caries a certain amount of risks. If you are not ready to accept the risks associated with any surgery then you should not do the surgery. Infection, bleeding, hematoma, Deep Venous Thrombosis, pulmonary emboli. Capsular contracture, interferance with sensation, lactation and mammogram. Asymmetry, too large, too small, the need for further surgery. The risks are small but they do happen.

Breast Implant Safety

Breast implants are safe medical devices. Both saline and silicone gel implants are FDA approved for use in the United States. A plethora of peer-reviewed published studies have show implants are safe. They do not increase your risk for any systemic illnesses nor do they increase your risk for breast cancer. Although both saline and silicone implants are safe medical devices, no medical devices last forever. Fortunately, implant related problems are rare, but its important to know... more

Risks of breast implants

The risks with breast implant are real but fortunately not too common. But on the other hand, do not assume that your surgery to have breast implants is not a one time thing. The literature suggests that the majority of patients will have to have another procedure in their lifetime.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant complications

Complications of breast augmentation are infrequent but important ot understand. These include hardening of the scar tissue around the breast implant, and rupture of the breast implant causing the need for replacement. Both silicone and saline breast implants have been extensively studied and neither has been shown to significantly correlate with other illnesses. This has resulted in endorsement of each type of breast implant by the Food and Drug Administration. Silicone gel breast implants... more

Complications with breast implants

Most breast implant surgeries are performed without complications. However, it is important to learn about these complications, which include infection, hematoma, capsular contracture, uneven breast size, asymmetry, and scarrring.

Risks of breast augmentation

The common risks are those common to any surgery namely bleeding , infections, wound problems , byt these are very low if done by a skilled surgeon. Risks inherent to breast implants themselves include capsular contracttion ( getting firm around the implant), valve failure (rupture) if a saline implant , and displacement of positon.. Again, your best protection is to go to someone experienced and reputable .

Very rare breast augmentation risks in experienced hands

Every surgical procedure involves a certain amount of risks and it is important that you understand these risks and the possible complications or adverse events associated with them. Breast augmentation if performed correctly by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon has minimal complivations risk . GHOwever the risks are still present and may include these (and more): Breast implants, similar to other medical devices can fail. Rupture of the implant may or may not produce... more