Common complications of breast augmentation surgery
Breast augmentation surgery is a kind of plastic surgery to make the breast more plump and straight through surgery. Although breast augmentation surgery is very common in the field of cosmetic surgery, there are still some risks, including some common complications. Before breast augmentation surgery, it is very important for patients to understand the complications, because it can help them make wise decisions and help them seek medical help in a timely manner.
1. Implant related complications
Implant related complications are one of the most common problems in breast augmentation surgery. The following are some possible implant related complications:
1. Infection: Breast implants may be infected after breast augmentation surgery. This usually causes breast swelling, redness and pain, and requires immediate medical attention.
2. Fibrous capsule formation: This is a reaction of the human body to surround the implant with fibrous tissue. Fibrous capsule formation may cause breast hardening, deformation or pain.
3. Implant rupture or leakage: Implants may rupture or leak, resulting in deformation, lumps or inconsistent breast size.
2. Operation related complications
Breast augmentation surgery itself also has some surgical related complications:
1. Surgical incision infection: The incision is used to enter the breast tissue during breast augmentation surgery, so there is a risk of infection. Wound infection usually causes pain, redness, swelling and pus exudation.
2. Bleeding: Breast augmentation surgery may lead to bleeding, and measures may be taken to stop bleeding during or after the surgery.
3. Anesthesia related complications: Since breast augmentation surgery usually requires local or general anesthesia, anesthesia related complications may occur, such as dyspnea, hypotension, etc.
3. Postoperative complications
After breast augmentation surgery, the following complications may also occur:
1. Scar formation: Scars may appear at the incision, especially within a few months after the operation. Scars may become apparent in some people, which may require further treatment.
2. Abnormal sensation of nipple and areola: breast surgery may lead to abnormal sensation of nipple and areola, including numbness, hypersensitivity or reduced sensation.
3. Postoperative pain: Breast pain and discomfort may occur after surgery, which usually will be relieved within a few weeks, but some patients may take longer to fully recover.
4. Other complications
In addition to the above common complications, there are some other less common complications:
1. Thrombosis after breast augmentation surgery: the risk of thrombosis is increased due to prolonged lying down after surgery. Thrombosis may lead to deep vein thromboembolism, which is a serious complication.
2. Cardiopulmonary complications: breast augmentation surgery involves general anesthesia, so it may lead to cardiopulmonary complications, such as pneumonia or heart problems.
3. Unsatisfactory surgical effect: Although the surgical technique is constantly improved, sometimes breast augmentation surgery may not achieve the desired effect of patients.
summary
Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery, but there are still some complications. Implant related complications include infection, fibrous capsule formation, and implant rupture or leakage. Surgical related complications include incision infection, bleeding and anesthesia related complications. Scar formation, abnormal sensation of nipple and areola, and postoperative pain may occur after surgery. Other less common complications include thrombosis, cardiopulmonary complications and unsatisfactory surgical results. When considering breast augmentation surgery, patients should fully understand these complications and consult professional doctors for evaluation and suggestions.
