What are longterm complications and side effects of a breast augmentation?

Short answer is poor: There are many things you need to be aware of, and much of the literature or media-fueled "information" is based on a broad cross-section of surgeons (not all abps-certified plastic surgeons experienced in breast augmentation surgery). For more information you can go to http://www.Realself.Com/article/dr-tholens-comprehensive-guide-breast-augmentation.

It is a foreign body: And, as such, causes the formation of a "capsule" of scar-like tissue around it. This is a normal process, though in some people the capsule becomes thickened and distorts the implant. This may happen years after augmentation. Implants are man-made inflated devices (like tires) and will wear out eventually, so they do require some ongoing attention for the rest of your life.

Many: Sagging breasts, capsular contracture, implant failure, pain, asymmetry, seroma, infection. Most women with implans require at least one additional surgery during their lifetime.

Capsular contraction: Capsular contraction is a potential late complication of a breast augmentation. This may occur in 10-20% of patients , but usually in patients that have had implants for greater than 10 years it presents as a hard breast occasionally associated with pain. Early complications that may occur but are not very common are formation of a hematoma , incision infection, implant infection, and malposition.

Many.: Breast implant leakage, encapsulation (capsular contraction), implant displacement, pain, asymmetry, and need for additional surgery only occur in the longer term after breast augmentation surgery. The above are only a subset of the possible problems associated with breast augmentation surgery.

Long term: Most women are very happy after breast augmentation. Breast implants are long term devices that may have to be replaced in time. The breasts will change over time with or without an implant. 10% of women are troubled by capsular contracture, or hardening of the scar tissue around the implant. Rippling or implant visibility. http://www.dassmd.com/breast-augmentation/index.html.

Capsular Contracture: A common complication is the overproduction of scar tissue surrounding the implant called capsular contracture. Although it's hard to determine a candidate's biological behavior to foreign objects, appropriate techniques before, during and after the procedure can minimize the chances of excess scar formation. Speak to your cosmetic or plastic surgeon to determine the best options for prevention.

Many but +outweigh-: There are many potential negatives but the positives outweigh the negatives and include: infection, hematoma, wound breakdown, asymmetry, implant exposure/extrusion/rupture overcorrection/undercorrection, contour irregularity, capsular contracture, distortion with muscular contraction, interference with oncologic evaluation of the breast, interference with nipple sensation, nursing or aging, etc.

Several: Complications of breast augmentation include bleeding, infection, asymmetry, scarring, capsular contracture, implant failure or rupture, need for revision operation, decreased or altered sensation, possible changes in ability to breastfeed, and rarely alcl.