Possible sequelae after breast augmentation surgery
Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery, which can change the shape and size of the chest by implanting a prosthesis, so that women can have a fuller chest. However, like any surgery, breast augmentation surgery also has some potential sequelae and risks. The following will elaborate on the possible sequelae of breast augmentation surgery from four aspects: postoperative sensory changes, health risks, postoperative pain and surgical failure.
1. Postoperative sensory changes
After breast augmentation surgery, some patients may have sequelae of sensory changes. Because the breast tissue is cut and the prosthesis is implanted during the operation, the nerve of the breast may be affected. After operation, some patients may have decreased or even lost sensation of nipple or areola. In addition, the breast may experience tactile decline or allergic reaction after surgery, and these sequelae may gradually recover within a few months after surgery, but may also be permanent.
Although the sensory changes of breast tissue are relatively common sequelae, their occurrence probability is low, and the severity varies with individual differences.
2. Health risks
Breast augmentation surgery may be accompanied by some health risks. Prosthesis implanted during surgery may lead to problems such as mastitis, breast induration and difficulty in breast cancer screening. The prosthesis implanted by the patient may also produce rejection reaction with normal breast tissue, leading to tissue inflammation and scar formation. Although these health risks exist, the probability of occurrence is low.
For breast induration and scar formation and other sequelae, in most cases, they can be solved through regular inspection and treatment. In view of the difficulty of breast cancer screening, patients after breast augmentation surgery need to inform the doctor that they have undergone breast augmentation surgery to ensure that the follow-up mammography and ultrasound can be correctly interpreted.
3. Postoperative pain
After breast augmentation surgery, postoperative pain is one of the more common sequelae. After the operation, the breast will be swollen, painful, and may also have congestion and bruises. Generally, breast pain may last for days or weeks and gradually subside. The doctor will recommend painkillers and local cold compresses to relieve the pain according to the specific conditions of the patient.
Although breast pain is a common natural reaction after surgery, few patients may have persistent severe pain or abnormal pain after surgery. If this happens, the patient should consult the doctor in time to obtain an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan.
4. Operation failure
Breast augmentation surgery also has the possibility of failure. The failure of the operation includes unsatisfactory position of the prosthesis, infection, rupture or displacement of the prosthesis, etc. These problems may require a second operation to repair, which may increase more risks and costs for patients.
To avoid failure of surgery, patients should choose a formal plastic surgery hospital when choosing a surgery hospital to ensure that surgery is performed by experienced plastic surgeons. In addition, it is also very important to know the risks of the operation and the doctor's operation cases in detail before the operation.
summary
Although breast augmentation surgery can help women achieve changes in the shape of the chest, there are also some sequelae. Postoperative problems may include sensory changes, health risks, postoperative pain, and surgical failure. However, these sequelae may not occur in all patients, and the probability of occurrence is low. Choose a regular hospital and an experienced doctor to perform the operation, and fully understand the risks of the operation and postoperative care before the operation, which will help reduce the probability of sequelae and ensure the safety and success of the operation.
