Risks after breast augmentation
Breast augmentation is a common plastic surgery, which can change the shape of the chest by implanting silicone or saline prosthesis. Although breast augmentation is widely used in the field of cosmetic and plastic surgery, there are still some risks after the operation. The risks after breast augmentation surgery will be described in detail from four aspects.
1. Postoperative infection risk
Postoperative infection is one of the common complications after breast augmentation surgery. Postoperative wounds hit pathogens, which may lead to local infection or even systemic infection. Symptoms of infection include redness, swelling, pain, fever, etc. In severe cases, surgical debridement or antibiotic treatment may be required. In order to reduce the risk of infection, the hospital will carry out strict disinfection preparation before the operation and use aseptic technology during the operation. After the operation, the patient needs to take care of the wound and pay attention to personal hygiene according to the doctor's instructions to avoid polluting the wound.
In addition, postoperative infection may also lead to inflammatory reactions in the tissues around the prosthesis, with symptoms such as pain, swelling, and induration. In this case, medical treatment or surgical repair may be required to alleviate the symptoms.
2. Risk of prosthesis turnover or displacement
Prosthesis turnover or displacement is one of the serious complications after breast augmentation surgery. Although modern prosthesis design has high stability and reliability, it may still occur in rare cases. The reversal or displacement of the prosthesis can lead to chest asymmetry, pain and discomfort. The patient needs to see a doctor in time, and may need another operation to repair or replace the prosthesis.
In order to reduce the risk of prosthesis turnover or displacement, doctors will select the appropriate prosthesis size during surgery and conduct preoperative evaluation according to the patient's physical characteristics. In addition, postoperative patients need to avoid strenuous exercise or vibration to reduce external force interference.
3. Risk of breast hardening or fibrosis
Breast sclerosis or fibrosis is one of the rare complications after breast augmentation surgery, which is usually related to the formation of scar around the prosthesis. The patient may have symptoms such as breast hardening, pain and deformation. This situation requires timely medical treatment, and may require surgical treatment.
In order to reduce the risk of breast sclerosis or fibrosis, doctors will select the appropriate material and size of the prosthesis during surgery, and conduct preoperative evaluation according to the patient's physical characteristics. After surgery, patients need to follow the doctor's recommendations for regular examinations and breast massage on time to promote blood circulation and reduce scar formation.
4. Psychological impact of postoperative complications
The complications after breast augmentation surgery may have a certain impact on the psychology of patients. Complications such as postoperative infection, prosthesis turnover or displacement, breast sclerosis or fibrosis will make patients feel anxious and stressed. At the same time, if the surgical result does not meet the patient's expectations, it may also cause psychological discomfort of the patient.
In order to prevent this from happening, doctors will communicate with patients in detail before the operation, understand their expectations and psychological conditions, and develop personalized operation plans according to the needs of patients. After the operation, the doctor will guide the patient to conduct psychological counseling and return visit to ensure the patient's mental health. If the patient has any discomfort or doubts, he should communicate with the doctor in time to seek appropriate help.
summary
There are certain risks after breast augmentation, mainly including postoperative infection, prosthesis turnover or displacement, breast sclerosis or fibrosis, and the psychological impact of postoperative complications. In order to reduce the risk, patients should choose a formal hospital, fully communicate with doctors, and accept appropriate preoperative evaluation. After the operation, patients need to strictly follow the doctor's advice, pay attention to wound care and personal hygiene, and conduct regular reexamination and breast massage. In addition, it is also very important to treat the surgical results correctly and maintain a good psychological state.
