Risk of breast augmentation surgery
Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery, which can help women improve the shape and size of the chest. However, like any other surgery, breast augmentation surgery also has certain risk factors. It is very important to understand these risks before deciding to accept surgery. The following will elaborate on several aspects of the risks of breast augmentation surgery.
1. Postoperative infection risk
In breast augmentation surgery, implants are usually needed. Implants are foreign bodies, which increases the risk of infection. Postoperative infection may cause the following problems:
First, infection may cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain and fever of the breast. Secondly, infection may cause the capsule around the prosthesis to shrink, which will make the shape of the breast abnormal and may require further surgical repair. In addition, severe infection may also lead to necrosis of breast tissue, which requires emergency treatment.
In order to reduce the risk of infection, patients should follow the postoperative nursing guidance, conduct regular reexamination, and use antibiotics according to the doctor's recommendations.
2. Risk of surgical complications
Although breast augmentation surgery is relatively mature, there is still a risk of complications. These complications include:
First, there may be bleeding or hematoma during the operation, which needs further treatment. Secondly, the surrounding blood vessels, nerves or other tissues may be damaged during the operation, resulting in abnormal breast sensation or other dysfunction. In addition, if the prosthesis is broken or displaced during the operation, it needs to be repaired or replaced.
In order to reduce the risk of surgical complications, patients should choose experienced doctors and regular medical institutions for surgery, and do a good job of preoperative examination and evaluation in advance.
3. Risk of postoperative scars and discomfort
Breast augmentation surgery usually requires incision around the breast or under the nipple, which may lead to postoperative scars. The type and size of postoperative scars will vary depending on individual differences.
In addition, discomfort symptoms such as breast pain, itching, swelling and nipple sensitivity change may occur after surgery. These uncomfortable symptoms may be normal physiological reactions after surgery, but they may also be manifestations of surgical complications. Patients should be patient and communicate with doctors in a timely manner.
4. Prosthesis related risks
There are two types of prostheses used in breast augmentation surgery: saline filled and silicone filled. Both prosthesis have certain risks.
First, the saline filled prosthesis may break or leak, resulting in prosthesis deformation, soft tissue fibrosis and other problems. Secondly, silicone filled prosthesis may cause complications such as prosthesis retraction and protrusion, capsule fibrosis, and artificial breast hardening.
In order to reduce the risks associated with prostheses, patients should choose reliable and legal medical institutions, follow the preoperative and postoperative guidance of doctors, and conduct regular follow-up examinations.
summary
The risks of breast augmentation surgery mainly include postoperative infection, surgical complications, postoperative scars and discomfort, and prosthesis related risks. In order to reduce these risks, patients should choose appropriate hospitals and doctors, follow postoperative nursing guidance, regularly review, communicate with doctors in a timely manner, and conduct follow-up examinations regularly. Most importantly, before deciding to accept breast augmentation surgery, patients should fully understand the risks and possible complications of the surgery, and have a detailed discussion and evaluation with the doctor.
