Are hemotomas, capsular contracture, buttoning or bottoming out concerns for the life of implants or after a time are they highly unlikely to occur?
Answer: Proper Implant Selection Will Help Minimize Risks Breast implants in general are a low-risk procedures. However, there are some risks that occur at different stages. Risks of bleeding including hematomas typically occur in the first few days. 2 weeks after surgery it is exceedingly uncommon to have those complications beyond one month. Capsular contracture has the highest risk in the first few months after implantation. A low risk of capsular contracture remains throughout the lifetime of the breast implant.
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Answer: Proper Implant Selection Will Help Minimize Risks Breast implants in general are a low-risk procedures. However, there are some risks that occur at different stages. Risks of bleeding including hematomas typically occur in the first few days. 2 weeks after surgery it is exceedingly uncommon to have those complications beyond one month. Capsular contracture has the highest risk in the first few months after implantation. A low risk of capsular contracture remains throughout the lifetime of the breast implant.
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November 10, 2017
Answer: Post BA Complication Risks Hello,Thank you for your question. The risk of forming a hematoma is the highest within a few days of your surgery. I advise activity restriction and my patients are instructed to avoid substances which can increase bleeding risks for a time before and after surgery. The pocket is considered to be strong at 6 weeks and most often people can resume regular activities then without risking damage or malposition of the pocket. Capsular contracture is most likely to develop within the first couple of months as well but can, on rare occasions, develop after several months or years.I recommend that you talk with your plastic surgeon about their protocols for minimizing risks so that you can ensure the best, possible outcome.All the best
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November 10, 2017
Answer: Post BA Complication Risks Hello,Thank you for your question. The risk of forming a hematoma is the highest within a few days of your surgery. I advise activity restriction and my patients are instructed to avoid substances which can increase bleeding risks for a time before and after surgery. The pocket is considered to be strong at 6 weeks and most often people can resume regular activities then without risking damage or malposition of the pocket. Capsular contracture is most likely to develop within the first couple of months as well but can, on rare occasions, develop after several months or years.I recommend that you talk with your plastic surgeon about their protocols for minimizing risks so that you can ensure the best, possible outcome.All the best
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Breast Augmentation I cover all risks and benefits of the procedure with my patients. Our discussion includes postoperative complications. I see my patients one day after the surgery and update their instructions so they can avoid any problems. Sometimes complications can happen less than 1% a year on average.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Breast Augmentation I cover all risks and benefits of the procedure with my patients. Our discussion includes postoperative complications. I see my patients one day after the surgery and update their instructions so they can avoid any problems. Sometimes complications can happen less than 1% a year on average.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Breast Augmentation risks and time frame for concerns Fortunately, most risks like infection and hematoma formation following breast augmentation are concerning for the first 3-6 weeks following surgery. The risk for capsular contracture and breast shape changes like bottoming out, can occur at any time. It is always best to discuss these long term concerns and how to prevent them with your ABMS certified Plastic Surgeon.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Breast Augmentation risks and time frame for concerns Fortunately, most risks like infection and hematoma formation following breast augmentation are concerning for the first 3-6 weeks following surgery. The risk for capsular contracture and breast shape changes like bottoming out, can occur at any time. It is always best to discuss these long term concerns and how to prevent them with your ABMS certified Plastic Surgeon.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Complications Thank you for your question. Complications are few and far between but certainly should be discussed with your plastic surgeon prior to your procedure. Complications such as hematoma would likely present within weeks of your procedure but events such as contracture or bottoming out could present after months. My strong advice is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss all risks and concerns. Best of luck.
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October 31, 2017
Answer: Complications Thank you for your question. Complications are few and far between but certainly should be discussed with your plastic surgeon prior to your procedure. Complications such as hematoma would likely present within weeks of your procedure but events such as contracture or bottoming out could present after months. My strong advice is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss all risks and concerns. Best of luck.
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