Breast Implant Risks

Breast implant risks are a serious consideration. Some risks include: Breast Necrosis, implant rejection, implant side effects. These risks depend on breast implant placement and breast implant type.

As with any surgery, breast implant surgery carries some risks. The first risk to consider is that of an allergic reaction to the anesthesia. General anesthesia is more risky, but you may have a bad reaction to any anesthesia. Another risk is excessive bleeding, either during or after surgery. Excessive internal bleeding may lead to a need to undergo further surgery to drain the blood, or clots or other problems.

Breast Necrosis

Bust implants can cause tissue death, known as necrosis, to breast tissue, or other nearby tissues after breast implant. This is extremely rare but more likely if you are a smoker, have poor circulation, or a bleeding disorder.

Implant Rejection

Another rare complication is the extrusion of the breast implant, which happens when your body basically rejects your bust implants and pushes them out. The implant may even become visible under the skin, and then they must be surgically removed before the bust implants break through the skin. This can result in infection and scarring.

Implant Side Effects

You may also lose sensitivity in your nipples, but this is usually temporary. Calcifications are more likely if you have a thick capsule around the implant. Your natural breast tissue may also atrophy from the pressure of the breast implant.

Breast Implant Placement

The approach to breast implant surgery impacts what kinds of complications become more likely. One approach involves the insertion of bust implants under the breast. This placement is called “submammary.” Another approach involves inserting the bust implants under the chest muscle. This approach is known as “subpectoral.” If a saline implant is used, next the bag is filled with salt water, thereby expanding the breast area, and giving the patient a fuller bosom, increased cup size, better contour, and more cleavage.

Breast Implant Types

There are two types of implant, smooth and textured. The smooth implants usually require a large pocket and ten percent of the time can cause capsule contracture—a tightening of the scar around the implant, which causes excessive hardness. A smooth implant can also ripple or wrinkle occasionally, giving the skin above it a wavy appearance. Textured implants are much less likely to cause capsule contracture at only three percent of the time, but far more likely to cause rippling (up to nine percent of the time).

For more information, or to find out if you are a good candidate for Breat Implant surgery, request a free consultation with a Plastic Surgeon near you today.