What are the risks of breast augmentation surgery?
Breast augmentation surgery, as a common plastic surgery, can improve the size and shape of women's breasts, but it also has certain risks. Before breast augmentation surgery, it is very important for patients to understand these risks. This article will elaborate on the possible risks of breast augmentation surgery from four aspects.
1. Operation risk
Breast augmentation surgery is a plastic surgery of surgical nature, so it may be accompanied by surgical risks. The operation risks include postoperative bleeding, infection, scar formation, hematoma, etc. Postoperative bleeding is one of the most common complications and may require reoperation. Infection is another common complication. If not treated in time, it may lead to the loss of breast tissue, and implants need to be removed. Scar formation may occur at the location of the surgical incision, affecting the beauty of the breast shape. Postoperative hematoma may also need further treatment.
In addition, the operation risk also includes the anesthesia risk and the possibility of operation failure. Anesthesia risk refers to the possible adverse reactions such as allergy and dyspnea during operation. Surgical failures include breast imbalance, unsatisfactory shape, implant displacement and other problems.
2. Postoperative complications
In addition to the risks of the operation itself, some complications may occur after the operation. For example, implants may break, leading to silicone leakage or saline overflow. This may cause discomfort such as breast deformation, pain and swelling. Broken implants often require reoperation to replace or repair them.
In addition, the interaction between the implant and breast tissue may cause serious deformation of the breast and form capsules. Capsule is a false capsule formed around the breast, which can cause the breast to become hard, deformed and painful. The risk factors of capsule formation include implant size, postoperative infection, etc. In some cases, surgery is required to remove the capsule and replace the implant.
3. Health problems
Breast augmentation surgery may also bring some health problems. For example, breast tissue may be damaged during surgery, resulting in loss or regression of breast sensation. This situation is usually temporary, but sometimes it can be permanent. Postoperative problems such as decreased breast sensitivity, breast pain, and abnormal nipple sensation may also occur.
In addition, breast augmentation surgery may also affect the ability to breastfeed. After the operation, the breast nipple may not be able to secrete milk normally, or affect the flow of milk. Although this situation is not common, it is a factor to be considered for women who plan to become pregnant or have children.
4. Satisfaction and psychological impact
The satisfaction and psychological impact of breast augmentation surgery is also one of the risk factors to be considered. The surgical result may not be as expected, and the size and shape of the breast may not meet the expectations, which may lead to the patient's dissatisfaction and psychological pressure.
In addition, for some people with body image disorder, there may be no fundamental change before and after the operation, and their self-esteem and self-confidence may not be improved. Therefore, when considering breast augmentation surgery, patients need to fully understand the risks and potential psychological impact of surgery, and fully communicate and discuss with doctors.
Summary
Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery, but also accompanied by certain risks. The risks of surgery include bleeding, infection, scar formation, etc. Postoperative complications may include implant rupture, capsule formation, etc. Surgery may also bring about health problems such as loss of breast sensation and decreased breast sensitivity. In addition, the satisfaction and psychological impact of surgery also need to be considered. It is important for patients planning breast augmentation surgery to understand and assess these risks.
