subject: Post Surgery Breast Augmentation Complications [print this page] Post Surgery Breast Augmentation Complications
Many women today want to have the "ideal" breasts and when the option is pursued to have breast implants or augmentation there is always the risk of post surgery breast augmentation complications. As with any surgery there is always the risk of complications since it is an invasive procedure. So when it comes to breast augmentation there is no exception to this rule. It is always good to know what can happen for better or worse when it comes to any type of surgery. You want to know what all the potential outcomes are so you are mentally and emotionally prepared for good or bad results. In the event that you experience post surgery problems this will help your emotional recovery. Numerous complications can occur after the surgery and you will want to keep an eye out for these immediately after your surgery. Typical complications include but are not limited to post-operation bleeding, tissues filling with fluid and infection like redness and pain or tenderness. It is not uncommon for complications to exist within the first 3 years of surgery. They are things like breast pain, nipple sensitivity, implant leaking and even interference with breast-feeding. Feelings in the breast and nipple can change after the implant surgery has been completed. Changes can constitute increased sensitivity, chronic pain and lack of feeling in the nipple for months or even years after the surgery. It is common (2-8%) that after a few years breast augmentation patients will have chronic breast pain. An additional 1-2% report breast sensitivity changes and 3-10% realize nipple problems such as loss of sensation in that area. Keep in mind that these statistics are the same for both silicone gel implants and the saline implants. Long-term data after 5 years regarding breast augmentation complications and women that had saline or silicone implants does not exist. Always be aware that complications can impair nipple sensitivity that can be temporary or lasting. Further complications may include a negative effect on sexual response and/or the ability to breast-feed a baby. Be aware of the risks and complications and inform yourself of all the steps and decisions that are needed in order for you to have a successful breast augmentation. More and more women are turning from these risky procedures to natural alternatives for breast enhancement. There are herbs that stimulate estrogen and enlarge the breasts and there is a new ingredient on the market showing an increase in breast size of up to 8.4% in clinical studies. Options that are safe, successful and not invasive exist. Take time to inform yourself so that you make the decision and can stick by it.
