Risks of Aesthetic Plastic Breast Augmentation Surgery

The breast augmentation surgery is a safe, provided it is carried out by a qualified plastic surgeon. However, like any operation always there may be complications and risks. The increase breast, the most frequent complication is capsular contracture, which occurs when the internal scar that forms around the implant shrinks too much, making the breast becomes harder. It can be treated in different ways, requiring that sometimes remove internal scar , and even refilling the implant.


Other complications, typical of any surgery is the haematoma, which only in specific cases requires a new intervention to remove the accumulated blood.

A great percentage of women may have an infection around the implant, usually in the first weeks after surgery. This can happen at any time, but what is more often, it happens within a week after surgery. In some cases the implant needs to be removed for several months until the infection clears.

Some women notice nipples more or less sensitive, and even without sensitivity. These changes are usually temporary, although in a few cases will be permanent. There is no evidence that breast implants affect fertility, pregnancy or lactation.

It is extremely rare that implants can rupture, causing the leaves out of its content capsule. A new implant can be placed.