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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Signs that a Breast Augmentation Went Wrong
Breast augmentation is the most popular type of cosmetic surgery for women. And while many are successful, there are some that do not go according to plan. Here are some indications that your breast augmentation surgery may have gone wrong.
High fever, swelling, discolored or odorous fluid leakage: These may all be signs of infection. While any surgery carries a risk of infection, if this happens to you, you may need to have the implant removed. Some symptoms of infection include fever, swelling, tenderness, inflammation and redness. If you suffer infection during the postoperative period, you can normally have new implants placed in a few months.
Deflation: Deflation is a sign that your saline implant has ruptured. Anyone who has implants is at risk for rupture at some point in their lifetime. In fact, about 10 percent of implants rupture within the first five years of implantation.
If your silicone gel-filled breast implant ruptures, on the other hand, no one may be able to tell. This is why it is important to have routine MRIs to screen for ruptures. Symptoms of a silicone rupture include lumps surrounding the implant or in the armpit, change or loss of size or shape of the breast or implant, pain, tingling, numbness, swelling, burning, or hardening in your breast.
Breast implants are covered by a warranty that covers replacement costs due to rupture for a certain length of time.
Breasts that grow hard and painful: These are often a sign of capsular contracture. Sometimes, the scar tissue that forms around your breast implant will constrict and pull tightly against the implants. If this starts to happen to you, your breasts may start to feel hard, misshapen or painful. Capsular contracture happens in about 5 percent of patients, though there is no way to predict this condition.
If you live in Alexandria, Virginia and you believe that your breast augmentation surgery may have gone wrong, please contact our Alexandria plastic surgery office to see how Virginia cosmetic surgeon Dr. Eric Desman can help.
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