Plastic Surgery, Charleston SC

What are the risks of breast augmentation?

The decision to have a breast augmentation or any cosmetic procedure is one that is very important and personal. When it comes to plastic surgery, Charleston SC based Dr. O’Neill advises that you decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable. This is not a procedure to undergo lightly or for the benefit of someone else. The only person whose happiness you should be concerned about is your own.

During your consultation, Dr. O’Neill will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. Once you have had time to ask all the questions that you have about breast augmentation, you will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks or potential complications. Plastic surgery in Charleston SC can be an intimidating proposition, but with proper preparation and risk assessment you’ll come out of it feeling and looking great.

The risks include:

• Unfavorable scarring
• Bleeding (hematoma)
• Infection
• Poor healing of incisions
• Changes in nipple or breast sensation, may be temporary or permanent
• Capsular contracture, which is the formation of firm scar tissue around the implant
• Implant leakage or rupture
• Wrinkling of the skin over the implant
• Anesthesia risks
• Fluid accumulation
• Blood clots
• Pain, which may persist
• Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
• Possibility of revisional surgery

It is important that you know that breast implants are not guaranteed to last a lifetime and future surgery may be required to replace one or both implants. Pregnancy, weight loss and menopause may influence the appearance of your breasts over the course of your lifetime. If these changes occur you may desire to have additional plastic surgery. Charleston, SC plastic surgeon Dr. O’Neill will go over your options.

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