Will breast augmentation surgery have complications?
Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery aimed at improving breast shape and size. However, like other operations, breast augmentation surgery may also have some complications. It is very important to understand the complications when choosing surgery. This article will elaborate on the possible complications of breast augmentation surgery from the aspects of preoperative preparation, surgical process, postoperative recovery and postoperative effect.
1. Preoperative preparation
Before considering breast augmentation surgery, patients need a detailed physical examination and a comprehensive preoperative evaluation. Here are some possible complications:
(1) Infection: Pay attention to prevent infection during preoperative preparation. Preoperative bath cleaning is an important step to prevent infection. The patient needs to take a bath according to the instructions provided by the hospital to keep the breast and surgical site clean.
(2) Preoperative allergic reaction: In some cases, the patient may be allergic to anesthetic or other drugs used in surgery. In the preoperative evaluation, the doctor will ask the patient about the allergy history in detail and carry out corresponding tests to prevent the occurrence of allergic reactions.
(3) Surgical risk assessment: each patient's physical condition and surgical risk are different. The doctor will assess the overall health of the patient and inform him of the possible surgical risks and complications. Patients need to make decisions based on understanding the risks.
2. Operation process
During breast augmentation surgery, the following complications may occur:
(1) Surgical bleeding: Due to the abundant blood supply of breast tissue, bleeding may occur during the operation. Before operation, the patient should inform the doctor of any factors that may increase the risk of bleeding, such as taking anticoagulants, suffering from bleeding diseases, etc.
(2) Operation failure: breast augmentation surgery requires doctors to perform accurate operation on the breast to obtain ideal results. However, due to the complexity of breast tissue, the success rate of surgery is not 100%. Unsatisfactory surgical results may occur and a second operation is required.
(3) Skin scar: The formation of incision during operation may cause skin scar. Most scars can be alleviated through reasonable postoperative care and treatment, but in a few patients, obvious scars may appear and additional treatment is required.
3. Postoperative recovery
The following complications may occur in the postoperative recovery phase:
(1) Postoperative infection: factors such as improper postoperative care or individual differences may lead to postoperative infection. The patient needs to take care of the wound according to the doctor's instructions, and return regularly to ensure the healing of the wound.
(2) Breast hardening or pain: Some patients may have breast hardening or pain after surgery. This may be caused by inflammation of surrounding tissue or stimulation of breast tissue during surgery. This condition usually relieves itself within a few weeks.
(3) Postoperative bleeding: Postoperative bleeding may cause breast swelling, pain and ecchymosis. Patients should seek medical treatment in time and accept necessary treatment.
4. Postoperative effect
The following complications may occur after the operation:
(1) Breast asymmetry: Breast asymmetry is a common complication in breast augmentation surgery and other breast plastic surgery. This may be caused by the difference of breast shape before operation or technical problems during operation.
(2) Poor breast survival rate: In breast augmentation surgery, poor survival rate of transplanted fat cells or fillers may lead to partial breast deformation or loss of original softness.
(3) Postoperative abnormal breast sensation: during the operation, the sensory nerve of the breast may be damaged, resulting in abnormal breast perception of touch and temperature.
Summary
Breast augmentation surgery, as a common plastic surgery, may have a variety of complications, including infection, surgical bleeding, surgical failure, skin scar, postoperative infection, breast hardening or pain, postoperative bleeding, breast asymmetry, poor breast survival rate, and postoperative abnormal breast sensation. Before deciding to operate, the patient should carefully understand the possibility of complications and fully communicate and discuss with the doctor in order to make a wise decision.
