There
is no evidence that breast implants will affect fertility,
pregnancy, or your ability to nurse. If, however, you
have nursed a baby within the year before augmentation,
you may produce milk for a few days after surgery. If
a break occurs in a gel-filled implant, one of two things
may occur. If the shell breaks but the scar capsule around
the implant does not,which is usually the case, you may
not detect any change. If the scar also breaks or tears,
especially following extreme pressure, silicone gel may
move into surrounding tissue There may be a change in
the shape or firmness of the breast. Both types of breaks
may require a second operation and replacement of the
leaking implant. In some cases, it may not be possible
to remove all of the silicone gel in the breast tissue
if a rupture should occur.Some women may find that the
implant edges are palpable or rarely visible.
Occasionally
wrinkling of implants may be visible. This usually happens
when you have little tissue under your skin to hide
the implant. If you are concerned about this , you should
discuss this with your surgeon. A few women with breast
implants have reported symptoms similar to diseases
of the immune system, such as scleroderma and other
arthritis-like conditions. These symptoms may include
joint pain or swelling, fever, fatigue, or breast pain.
Research has found no link between silicone breast implants
and the symptoms of what doctors refer to as "connective-tissue
disorders”.While there is no evidence that breast
implants cause breast cancer, they may change the way
mammography is done to detect cancer. Additional views
will be required. Ultrasound examinations may be of
benefit in some women with implants to detect breast
lumps or to evaluate the implant. While the majority
of women do not experience these complications, you
should discuss each of them with your physician to make
sure you understand the risks and consequences of breast
augmentation.
Breast
shape, degree of dropping and size will continue to
change following surgery.
For
many women, the result of breast augmentation can be
satisfying experience, as they learn to appreciate their
fuller appearance. Regular examination by your plastic
surgeon and routine mammograms for those in the appropriate
age groups at prescribed intervals will help assure
that any complications, if they occur, can be detected
early and treated. We provide a one year limited guarantee
after this surgery - talk to your surgeon for details.
Before
your surgery you should have a frank discussion about
your expectations with the surgeon and he will be equally
frank with you about the limitations and complications
of this surgery
Capsular
Contracture
Capsular
contracture is one of the most common problem, it occurs
if the scar or capsule around the implant begins to
tighten. This squeezing of the soft implant can cause
the breast to feel hard. Capsular contracture can be
treated in several ways, and sometimes requires either
removal or "scoring" of the scar tissue, or
perhaps removal or replacement of the implant.
Excessive
Bleeding
Excessive bleeding following the operation may cause
some swelling and pain. If excessive bleeding continues,
another operation may be needed to control the bleeding
and remove the accumulated blood.
Infection
Infection,
a small percentage of women develop an infection around
an implant. This may occur at any time, but is most
often seen within a week after surgery. In some cases,
the implant may need to be removed for several months
until the infection clears.
