How many risks are there with breast augmentation?
January 30, 2010
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hi. i am an admited worry wort. i want to get breast implants, its just that i worry about the risks. i have researched lots of questions here on this site and also went to the fda web site for understanding risks. the list on the fda site: * reoperations (additional surgeries), with or without removal of the device * capsular contracture (hardening of the area around the implant) * breast pain * changes in nipple and breast sensation * rupture with deflation for saline-filled implants * rupture with or without symptoms for silicone gel-filled implants * migration of silicone gel for silicone gel-filled breast implants. Do doctors think this is comprehenisve list? are these one in a million type of problems or one in ten? in other words, what are actual risk of bad complications from BA?
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October 10, 2019
Answer: Breast implants are safe. . .but, EVERYTHING in life (including surgery) has some risk.
Hi Elise.
Sounds like you have had a time of it. In all likelihood you now have a capsular contracture. It may improve with some very vigorous massage. But it may not. I would not recommend that you do anything other than massage at this point. The nature of the scar tissue may change...
In regards to timing of the operation, this will vary from one patient to another and is a decision that should be individualized. If you have reached your physical “maturity”, proceeding with surgery should not be a problem. Parenteral or guardian consent will be necessary for patients und...
Dear Murphybrown- the problem you have is common after the nipple incision especially after it is made twice. It can be repaired but will require minor revisional surgery in the office.