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Can there be any serious risks with getting breast augmentation?
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Yes: Breast augmentation does carry its risks, therefore the importance of getting care from a qualified board certified plastic surgeon (abplsurg.Org). There can be bleeding, loss of nipple sensation, capsular contractures, seromas and infections . Lifethreatening complications are rare though.
Answered 3/22/2020
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Risks: There are risks involved with breast augmentation, like any surgery. See a board certified plastic surgeon who can discuss those risks as well as minimize them. This is a very common operation performed in the US on a daily basis.
Answered 9/28/2017
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Possible: There are many risks with every surgery. Most of the life threatening risks in plastic surgery come from the risk of general anesthesia (which is super low and very safe) and from prolonged surgery resulting in blood clots etc.Breast augmentation is very safe. There are complications that can arise, but they are typically related to the surgery itself.Consult with a Plastic Surgeon in your area
Answered 10/16/2015
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