Breast Augmentation Risks

Every surgery has associated risks, with some surgery types having far more than others. Breast implants have risks specific to the procedure, and also general risks that need to be considered. These general risks may apply to all cosmetic surgery procedures. We strongly suggest that each patient discuss every breast augmentation risk with their doctor, specialist, or surgeon of choice.

Breast Augmentation Surgery Risks:
• Additional surgeries
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Poor healing of incisions
• Changes in nipple or breast sensation
• Capsular contracture
• Implant leakage or rupture
• Wrinkling of the skin over the implant
• Anesthesia risks
• Fluid accumulation
• Blood clots
• Pain, which may persist
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Pulmonary complications
• Possibility of revisional surgery

General Cosmetic Surgery Risks:
Satisfaction with Results - Your surgeon will make no guarantee that you will be 100% satisfied with the results of your breast augmentation procedure. You may pay alot of money for your procedure, and it is important to know that the results may never look like the image you have in your mind.

Post-surgery complications - Patients may experience severe complications after surgery such as internal bleeding, blood clots, infections, and more..

Infections - Some patients may exerience an infeection after surgery and some physicians may prescribe an antibiotic.

Medication Reactions - If you fail to communicate an allergy, drug use, or prescriptions, the results may be a reaction to the medication prescribed by your surgeon. A drug reaction or overdose can be fatal.

Questions to Ask A Plastic Surgeon

• Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
• Are you a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons?
• How many years of training have you had?
• Am I a good candidate for breast implants?
• What will be expected of me to get the best results?
• Where and how will you perform my augmentation?
• What shape, size, incision site and placement site are recommended for me?
• How long of a recovery period can I expect?
• What are the risks and complications associated with my procedure?
• How many additional related surgeries can I expect over my lifetime?
• How can I expect my breasts to look over time?
• What are my options if I am not satisfied with the surgery results?
• Do you have breast augmentation before and after pictures I can look at from your past clients?

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