Plastic Surgery: Possible Complications of Breast Augmentation Surgery
After each surgical procedure, complications may arise and we have to take them into consideration, although they occur in a low percentage of cases.
These are complications related to healing and infection to the wound after surgery. There have been many cases, when it was necessary to remove the implants due to infections.
Another possible postoperative complication is bleeding. To avoid bleeding, it is necessary to perform laboratory testing for coagulation prior to surgery and to rest well after the plastic surgery. Another problem is the healing of scars. Another serious complication with any surgery, which is performed under general anesthesia is called Pulmonary embolism - blockage of the pulmonary artery blood clots. Preventive solution is an elastic bandage of the lower limbs and timely mobilization, preferably on the first day after surgery. It is advisable to discontinue taking hormonal contraception, which increases the risk of venous thrombosis or taking preventive medication against coagulation.
Patients may be prone to the creation of the so-called keloid scars. In some cases it may be necessary a correction to the scarring, that is in these types of scars quite complicated.
Surgical breast augmentation is performed with hands pressed against the body. After surgery, patients can sometimes feel a sharp pain in the forearm and hand. It is a strain of nerves and this pain disappear after a few days or weeks after the surgery.
Complications related to insertion of pectoral implants
Capsular contracture
It is the most common and unpleasant complication after surgical breast augmentation. Around the implants, a bonding layer - capsule is always created. Connective tissue naturally responds to the penetration of foreign objects in the body. Therefore, these capsules are formed in all patients, and can be thin or thick. The emergence of these capsules is individual. In 5% of cases may even come to shrinkage - capsular contracture around the implant. This phenomenon is accompanied by pain and stiffening. There are methods of preventing or at least minimizing the risk of the capsule, such as for example the size of the cavity is sufficient to accommodate the implant. The implants with textured (rough) surface reduce the risk of capsular contracture. The capsule must often be removed surgically. Cases of recurrence contraction of the capsule around the implants and cases of re-hardening of the breast - in this case the only possible solution is the extraction of the implant.
Breast Implant Extrusion
The skin in the area of surgical wounds (and due to the size of the implants) is constantly tense and rupture and extrusion may occur due to the gradual reduction of its thickness. These complications occur in women whose skin in the chest area is damaged or women who have scars after irradiation for tumor therapy.
Seroma
It's about creating fluid surrounding the implant immediately after surgery and later, accompanied by pain and an increase of the breast size. The most common cause of this phenomenon is premature physical exercise after surgery or excessive sporting activities or injury.
Blood clots around the implant - hematoma
The most common cause of coagulation around the implant is the failure to comply with instructions received postoperative sleep mode after surgery or increased blood clotting.
Ruptured Implant
The lifespan of the implant according to the manufacturer is usually around 10-15 years. The implant is is subject to gradual wear and tear, its surface is consumed, the thickness is reduced which may lead to its rupture. In addition, it may change the shape of the breast causing pain. In such a case, a replacement of the implant is necessary. Ruptured implants can occur due to injury, accident or extreme stress during sports activities. The outer layer of gel-filled implants in the body can penetrate as microscopic particles of silicon. Their adverse effect has not been proven.
Nipple Sensitivity
Women often report a change in the sensitivity of the nipple after surgery, in terms of increasing as well as decreasing in sensitivity. This situation usually stabilizes over several months or a year after surgery. However, changes in sensitivity can sometimes be permanent.
Breast asymmetry
Even surgically enhanced breasts may eventually change their shape. It can also lead to breast asymmetry when one breast is lowered below in relation to the other. This may be caused by non-compliance with instructions received postoperative regimen, as well as for other reasons. Movement of the chest muscle shortly after surgery can cause changes in the position of the implant. Higher risk of implant displacement exists in droplet implants.
Calcification
There may be tiny particles of calcium around the implant that can be misdiagnosed as an initial stage of breast cancer.
These are complications related to healing and infection to the wound after surgery. There have been many cases, when it was necessary to remove the implants due to infections.
Another possible postoperative complication is bleeding. To avoid bleeding, it is necessary to perform laboratory testing for coagulation prior to surgery and to rest well after the plastic surgery. Another problem is the healing of scars. Another serious complication with any surgery, which is performed under general anesthesia is called Pulmonary embolism - blockage of the pulmonary artery blood clots. Preventive solution is an elastic bandage of the lower limbs and timely mobilization, preferably on the first day after surgery. It is advisable to discontinue taking hormonal contraception, which increases the risk of venous thrombosis or taking preventive medication against coagulation.
Patients may be prone to the creation of the so-called keloid scars. In some cases it may be necessary a correction to the scarring, that is in these types of scars quite complicated.
Surgical breast augmentation is performed with hands pressed against the body. After surgery, patients can sometimes feel a sharp pain in the forearm and hand. It is a strain of nerves and this pain disappear after a few days or weeks after the surgery.
Complications related to insertion of pectoral implants
Capsular contracture
It is the most common and unpleasant complication after surgical breast augmentation. Around the implants, a bonding layer - capsule is always created. Connective tissue naturally responds to the penetration of foreign objects in the body. Therefore, these capsules are formed in all patients, and can be thin or thick. The emergence of these capsules is individual. In 5% of cases may even come to shrinkage - capsular contracture around the implant. This phenomenon is accompanied by pain and stiffening. There are methods of preventing or at least minimizing the risk of the capsule, such as for example the size of the cavity is sufficient to accommodate the implant. The implants with textured (rough) surface reduce the risk of capsular contracture. The capsule must often be removed surgically. Cases of recurrence contraction of the capsule around the implants and cases of re-hardening of the breast - in this case the only possible solution is the extraction of the implant.
Breast Implant Extrusion
The skin in the area of surgical wounds (and due to the size of the implants) is constantly tense and rupture and extrusion may occur due to the gradual reduction of its thickness. These complications occur in women whose skin in the chest area is damaged or women who have scars after irradiation for tumor therapy.
Seroma
It's about creating fluid surrounding the implant immediately after surgery and later, accompanied by pain and an increase of the breast size. The most common cause of this phenomenon is premature physical exercise after surgery or excessive sporting activities or injury.
Blood clots around the implant - hematoma
The most common cause of coagulation around the implant is the failure to comply with instructions received postoperative sleep mode after surgery or increased blood clotting.
Ruptured Implant
The lifespan of the implant according to the manufacturer is usually around 10-15 years. The implant is is subject to gradual wear and tear, its surface is consumed, the thickness is reduced which may lead to its rupture. In addition, it may change the shape of the breast causing pain. In such a case, a replacement of the implant is necessary. Ruptured implants can occur due to injury, accident or extreme stress during sports activities. The outer layer of gel-filled implants in the body can penetrate as microscopic particles of silicon. Their adverse effect has not been proven.
Nipple Sensitivity
Women often report a change in the sensitivity of the nipple after surgery, in terms of increasing as well as decreasing in sensitivity. This situation usually stabilizes over several months or a year after surgery. However, changes in sensitivity can sometimes be permanent.
Breast asymmetry
Even surgically enhanced breasts may eventually change their shape. It can also lead to breast asymmetry when one breast is lowered below in relation to the other. This may be caused by non-compliance with instructions received postoperative regimen, as well as for other reasons. Movement of the chest muscle shortly after surgery can cause changes in the position of the implant. Higher risk of implant displacement exists in droplet implants.
Calcification
There may be tiny particles of calcium around the implant that can be misdiagnosed as an initial stage of breast cancer.