Breast Revision Risks
All surgical procedures including breast revision have risks. You should be aware of these risks prior to booking an appointment and acknowledge these risks prior to undergoing surgery. Consequently, we want to ensure that every patient has knowledge of breast revision safety. There are risks that are both related to general surgical procedures, as well as specific breast implant revision risks. Firstly, we will discuss the general surgical risks that can pertain to any procedure. Then, we will discuss the risks that are specific to patients undergoing breast revision surgery.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
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
All of these complications can occur, however they are rare in otherwise fit and healthy patients. For instance, the risk of wound separation and delayed healing is more prominent for patients who are smokers. Also, patients with an unhealthy BMI which is either too low or high will also be at higher risk. In addition to the general risks of surgical procedures are the specific breast implant revision risks. These are all relatively long-term risks and are associated with breast implants safety.
Breast Implant Revision Risks
- Implant malposition
- Double bubble
- Capsular contracture
- Calcium deposit in the capsule
- Fluid accumulation around the implant
- Altered nipple sensation
- Thrombosis of veins within the breast
- Leakage of implants
- Granuloma
- Implant extrusion
- Skin wrinkling or rippling
- Pneumothorax
- Infection
- Palpability
- Long-term results
- Interference with mammography
- ALCL
These complications are rare, however it is important that patients understand each one and can identify symptoms. Patients with breast implants should stay on top of their routine check-ups and ultrasounds. Here at Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery we make this easy because we offer a lifetime follow-up guarantee. This guarantee provides patients with entirely bulk-billed breast implant reviews, forever. We actively follow-up our patients yearly to book these appointments so you never have to worry. Why do we provide this service? Because we want to ensure our patients are supported throughout their entire journey, and far into the future.
Find out more
Patients may wish to undergo breast implant revision surgery for a number of different reasons. If so, feel free to contact our team to book a consultation with Dr. Richardson. You can see our before and after photos in our gallery, however if you want to see real patient photos you can head to our Instagram. For those who are concerned about the cost of breast implant removal and replacement, payment plans are available.
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