If the patient is considering augmentation of the breast, she must be aware of the Breast Augmentation- Risks and Side Effects so that he will have an idea of what he must expect. Just like any other surgical procedures, after the breast augmentation operation the patient may experience pain, bleeding, and other side effects caused by the anesthesia. As for the pain, it is but normal to experience pain after the surgery but if the patient is already experiencing serious pain, he should report this immediately to the surgeon. Bleeding happens after surgery and when it occurs, the implant must be detached and replaced by another implant. Bruising, increasing pain, and swelling are also some side effects. Since breast augmentation usually requires the use of breast implants, the usual risks of this procedure is associated with the type of implants that are utilized.
In the Breast Augmentation- Risks and Side Effects of using implants, the patient should be aware that the risk of implant rupturing cannot be eliminated. Rupturing of the implant occurs because, though the implant can last for a long period of time, it takes the body a period of 10 years in order to break down the materials used for the implant. One should also consider the implant’s risk of deflation. There are various factors such as excessive pressure and age which causes implant deflation. One should also consider the risk of infection even if it is a rarity. Swelling, redness, fever, and discomfort are the usual symptoms of an infection. If the infection cannot be cured or stopped by antibiotic treatments, the surgeon should remove the implant. The said implant may be replaced once the wounds have been completely healed.
The patient should also know the Breast Augmentation- Risks and Side Effects such as the risk of asymmetry. This occurs when the implant slips out of its initial position. Because of this the breast would appear too low or too high. This can be corrected by another surgical procedure.
