Breast Augmentations Come With Risks

Bottoming Out

Bottoming out usually occurs in thin patients and people with little breast tissue. Bottoming out also occurs more often when patients have their breast implants placed above the muscle. Bottoming out can occur with textured, smooth, silicone gel, or saline breast implants, and it causes the implants to descend to a low position, making the nipples too high on the breasts.

Capsular Contracture

Capsular Contracture can occur at any time after surgery, but it is more common in the first several months after breast augmentation surgery. When breast implants are placed inside the body, a lining or capsule forms around it. The lining is formed with your tissue. The human body shrinks scar tissue on its own. However, in some cases the capsule tightens and squeezes the breast implant. This makes the breasts hard and it can distort the breast's appearance.

Infection

With any type of surgery, an infection can develop. People usually notice that they have an infection a few days to a few weeks after surgery, but infections can occur at any time. The symptoms of an infection may include swelling, fever, tenderness, and inflammation. Most infections respond well to antibiotics. However, if antibiotics do not fix the problem, you may have to remove the implant until it clears.

Leaking And Ruptures

Breast implants do not last a lifetime. They usually stay intact for 10 to 12 years. However, some women have reported that their breast implants have lasted them 15 to 25 years. Keep in mind that some breast manufacturers offer warranties on their breast implants. So, if you have a warranty and your implants deflate, you may qualify for free replacement implants.

Not Happy With Your New Look

Some patients are not satisfied with their appearance after breast augmentation surgery. Some patients wish they had gone bigger or smaller. With that said, you should definitely take the time to look at pictures and try on sizes until you find the perfect size for you. Make sure your plastic surgeon knows exactly what you want and how you want to look. Make sure you are happy with the size that you are getting.

Before you have breast augmentation surgery, you should educate yourself and speak with your plastic surgeon about the risks. That way, you will know exactly what you are getting yourself into. You should learn about the pros and cons of breast augmentation surgery and then make an informed decision.