How many risks are there with breast augmentation?

Great questions. Before you think of undergoing any cosmetic surgery, make sure your doctor is a board certified plastic surgeon with experience. It is possible for some complications to arise when undergoing a breast augmentation. Some complications may include infection (which can be treated with an antibiotic), chronic breast pain, or nipple numbness, calcium buildup in breast tissue, capsular contracture, which is hardening of the breast area around the implant. Hope this helped, best of luck.  Dhaval M. Patel Double board certified Plastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrookChicago

Although breast augmentation is generally considered a safe
procedure, complications can occasionally occur. The vast majority of complications are
related to breast aesthetics. Frequent
issues include size, shape, contour and symmetry of the breasts.Additional
areas of concern including bleeding, infection, pain, anesthesia problems,
seroma, scarring, fat necrosis, decreased sensation, wound separation, capsular
contracture and implant leakage.Complications
can be minimized by consulting a board certified plastic surgeon with
experience performing this procedure.This procedure is associated with high satisfaction rates and improved
quality of life.

The newer silicone implants are from a more cohesive gel and are safe for insertion. However, with any device there are risks and side effects.  The risks include changes in sensation of breasts or nipple/areola complexes, infection, asymmetry, and poor scars.