Breast Lift Mastopexy Risks

Breast Lift Mastopexy Risks | Breast Lift Mastopexy Safety

All invasive surgery has associated risks and complications and it is important for patients to understand the risks involved and what you can do to minimise or prevent them. The decision to undergo surgical breast lift mastopexy involves risks. When deciding whether this procedure is right for you, you should think about all of the information available to you.

Patients should firstly be aware of general surgical risks and how they may be affected. General surgical risks refer to risks associated with any procedure involving a general anaesthetic, for example stroke, heart attack, reaction to anaesthetic. Secondly, patients must consider the specific risks associated with breast reduction. For instance, infection and bottoming-out. Most women are concerned about issues like scarring after breast surgery, however there are many other different risks to also consider and be aware of.

Here at Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery we aim to educate patients because understanding is essential to prevent and manage scarring after breast lift mastopexy surgery. We stock scar gel and tape in the clinic for patients of Dr. Richardson to help heal wounds and fade scars.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

General Surgical Risks

Some risks of general surgical procedures include:

Bleeding and haematoma
Wound separation or delayed healing
Inflammation and infection
Sore throat
Painful or infected intravenous line site
Other anaesthetic complications
Sensitivity or allergy to dressings and tape
Scarring
Unsatisfactory result
Asymmetry
Post-operative fatigue/depression
Deep vein thrombosis
Allergic reaction
Chronic pain
Stroke, heart attack, cardiac arrhythmias

All of these complications can occur, however they are extremely rare in otherwise fit and healthy patients. In addition to the general risks of surgical procedures are the specific breast lift mastopexy risks.