The Breast augmentation risks and side effects

The Breast augmentation risks and side effects

Breast augmentation in Iran

These days, we have observed lots of cosmetic procedures. The Breast augmentation as also known as “augmentation mammoplasty” is a cosmetic surgery to change the size of breast.

Some women decided to have breast augmentation to increase their self – confidence and self- esteem. The decision to have plastic surgery is extremely personal. Like any other surgeries the breast augmentation has some certain medical challenges and side effects. So prior to taking action, you have to obtain sufficient information about this surgery and its side effects as well as medications used during surgery or post-operative care.

By this way you can decide consciously about the breast augmentation procedure. It is better to consult to a plastic surgeon but if you have no time, study this essay carefully because we are planning to clarify the risks and side effects of the breast augmentation.

How you prepare

There are two general types of breast implants, Saline and silicone gel. Before making any decision you have to consult with plastic surgeon and talk with him about your expectations like size, feel and appearance of your breasts.

Your doctor can diagnose which is better and suitable for you. But you should be realistic person.

Please read these issues carefully:

1-Breast implants won’t prevent your breasts from sagging. If you expect to correct your sagging breast, the breast augmentation cannot help you lonely you must have breast lift in addition to breast augmentation.

2-Breast implants aren’t guaranteed to last a lifetime. Usually the average life span of this surgery is 10 years. But some factors such as weight gain or loss, aging can be effective throughout life time of implant.

4- You might need an MRI scan

In the either kind of breast implant, Ruptures might occur because of surgical error, a fall or rarely due to pressure from the mammogram on the breast. Saline implant ruptures are easy to diagnose but Ruptures of silicone gel can only be detected by MRI which in this case your surgeon will recommend you to remove it. For this reason, it is recommended women with silicone gel implants get an MRI three years after implantation and once every two years after that.

Risk and side effect

1- Adverse reactions to anesthesia, medications, or other substances.

If you are allergic to a particular drug, it is better to inform your doctor because by this way the surgical team can prevent drug interactions and allergies.

2- Scarring or problems with wound healing.

It has rarely been seen that the wound caused by surgery does not heal and the wound causes discomfort to the patient, but it is possible if an incision is made.

3- Blood clots, hematoma, and other post-surgery complications.

For providing of this risk, patient has to follow the doctor’s instructions carefully.

4- Infection.

Although most modern and advanced hospitals try to keep the hospital environment, operating room, and recovery room  clean and sterile ,but  there is always a risk of infection and microbial attack.

Final comment: For decreasing of these risks mentioned above, be very careful in choosing your doctor and hospital and ask all your questions directly with your plastic surgeon or consultant medical doctor of the facilitator company.