How soon after breast augmentation can side effects or complications start?

How soon after breast augmentation can side effects start?

5 answers to “How soon after breast augmentation...”

A: Side effects from breast augmenation

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Side effects may start immediately after an augmentation.  These may include pain, infection, bleeding, etc.  Late side effects may include rupture or leaking of the implants and scarring (capsular contracture.)  Make sure you follow up with your plastic surgeon as directed, and call him/her... more

A: Early complications from breast augmentation surgery

Darrick E. Antell, MD

The earliest potential complication from breast augmentation surgery would be bleeding which could occur in the recovery room. In other words, immediately after the surgery. Thus it's important that you follow your surgeon's suggestions both before and after surgery.

A: Breast augmentation complications can occur any time

Shain A. Cuber, MD

There is always a chance that right after breast augmentation some bleeding can occur resulting in a hematoma. This may be noticed right away as increased pain and pressure in an area with significant asymmetry of appearance. Infection, scarring and capsular contraction can happen at later times. Be sure to... more

A: Side effects of breast augmentation

Steven Wallach, MD

 Issues can arise after breast augmentation. These can be both early and late.  I answered this question from an early query.  Complications of a breast augmentation may occur right after srurgery, but are unlikely.

A: Early and late onset complications

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Breast augmentation side effects could be divided into early and late onset. Early onset complications include  bleeding, accidental wound dehiscense and asymmetry. Late onset include include bleeding, infection, capsular contracture, asymmetry and re-operation. In general, complications are not that... more

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