Senior Gao Yisheng from Xi'an Breast Augmentation Hospital: What are the risks of breast augmentation surgery?

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Risk factors of breast augmentation surgery

Breast augmentation surgery is a common plastic surgery to improve the shape and size of women's breasts. However, like any other surgery, breast augmentation surgery also has certain risks. The following are the main risk factors that may be involved in breast augmentation surgery:

1. Postoperative infection risk

After breast augmentation surgery, there is a risk of postoperative infection. Although the hospital will take a series of protective measures to avoid infection, it may still occur. Infection is often caused by bacteria entering the surgical incision. Symptoms may include fever, redness, swelling, pain and the discharge of suture. In this case, doctors usually use antibiotics to control infection and ensure wound healing.

However, if the infection is severe or uncontrollable, further surgery may be required to exclude the implant and clear the infection. Therefore, after breast augmentation surgery, patients need to pay close attention to the changes of the wound after surgery and report any abnormalities to the doctor in time.

2. Implant related complications

Implants used in breast augmentation surgery may cause some complications. These complications may include:

Capsule formation: capsules may form around the implants, which is due to the reaction of the immune system to the implants. Capsule formation may cause breast stiffening, deformation and pain.

Implant rupture: Implants may rupture over time, especially saline implants. When the implant ruptures, there may be leakage, uneven shape, swelling and other symptoms.

Leakage: After breast augmentation surgery, the implants may leak. The leakage may be caused by defects of the implant itself, improper operation or trauma. For leakage, further treatment is required, and implants may need to be removed.

3. Postoperative scar

Breast augmentation surgery will leave an incision in the breast. The scar of the surgical incision will develop and gradually heal after the operation, but for some patients, the scar may become obvious. The degree of scarring may depend on individual genes, body healing ability, surgical procedures and other factors.

In order to reduce postoperative scars, patients can take some measures, such as massage, use of special scar relief ointment or scar repair surgery.

4. Abnormal breast sensation

After breast augmentation surgery, nerves around the breast may be damaged, resulting in abnormal breast sensation. Abnormal sensation may be manifested as breast numbness, hypersensitivity or pain. For most patients, this abnormal feeling is temporary, and often returns to normal gradually within weeks or months.

However, in some cases, breast paresthesia may be permanent. Therefore, before deciding to accept breast augmentation surgery, patients need to fully understand and accept the possible risk of sensory abnormalities.

summary

Breast augmentation surgery can improve the shape and size of women's breasts, but it also has certain risks. Postoperative infection, implant related complications, postoperative scars and abnormal breast sensation are common risk factors for breast augmentation surgery. Before considering breast augmentation surgery, patients should fully understand these risks and discuss with their doctors to make wise decisions.