To undergo some kind of cosmetic procedure is a choice millions of people make at some time during their life. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reports that in 2002 alone, 6.6 million people in the United States had cosmetic plastic surgery.. Improvements in patient care, procedures and surgical technologies have further enhanced the cultural and social acceptance of cosmetic surgery.
Breast augmentation is a fairly straightforward procedure but as with any operation, there are risks associated with surgery and complications specific to this procedure. Making an educated decision based on all the facts is imperative for it could be disturbing to be confronted with unforeseen after-surgery complications.
For instance, the risk of complications on the whole for saline breast implant surgery is 27.6%, with 25.8% of patients having need of re-operation for deflation of capsular contracture.
The first possible risks of the surgery may consist of: hypertrophic scarring, a very thick, raised, red scar that develops after surgery; hematoma which is a pocket of blood within the wound; seroma, fluid that collects around the implant, causing pain or swelling; the edges of the wound separating resulting in an open wound or perhaps exposure of the implant; infection and Mondor''s Disease which is an inflammation of the blood vessels that run beneath the surface of the breast and happens in approximately 1% of patients. This condition, fortunately, requires no additional treatment and will go away on its own.
Additionally contaminated implants put the patient at additional risks including: scar contracture, wound separation, and (in very rare cases) a critical illness called Toxic Shock Syndrome. For that reason, immediately after surgery any suggestion of post-opt bleeding, filling with fluid, or any typical signs of infection are important to look for.
Later complications can additionally be a risk. Asymmetry (differences in size or shape between breasts); contour irregularities which persist or worsen following the operation requiring additional surgery to rectify them; capsular contracture - connective scar tissue that is responsible for keeping the implant in place can sometimes thicken and contract causing shape changes, hardening, or pain and deflation or rupture.
Most women suffer some type of changed sensation or feeling, such as a decrease of breast/nipple feeling, following surgery . These changes may include increased sensitivity, chronic pain and lack of sensation in the breast or nipple for some months or even years following the implant s urgery. After a couple of years, between two and eight percent of breast augmentation patients end up with chronic breast pain. Complications can end up having effects on your sensitivity and can be temporary or permanent
Another 1-2% describe breast sensitivity changes, and 3-10% suffer nipple complications such as losing sensations within that area. Whether considering silicone gel implants or the saline implants, both have the same statistics. No long term data exists that indicates any complications after five years when it comes to women who have saline implants. It may also have an affect on sexual response and the ability to breast-feed a baby.
The decision to create changes in your appearance is highly personal and your choice of a surgeon should be based on careful comparison and analysis. You should be as pleased with how you are treated as you are with your surgical results. Whatever your desires and concerns may be, a reputable surgeon can help you to achie ve your goals.
You''ll want to be aware of what the complications are and also allow yourself to be informed about all the steps and decisions that are needed in order for you to have a satisfying breast augmentation.
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