Breast Augmentation Gone Wrong

    NEW YORK, NY, April 03, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 11.7 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures were performed in 2007 in the United States. Out of that astounding number, nearly 400,000 of those procedures were breast augmentation surgeries. With such a large number of breast augmentation surgeries performed each year, there are bound to be patients who encounter complications and problems with their new breasts.

When performed by highly-trained cosmetic surgeons, breast augmentation surgery is generally quite safe and effective. However, patients who elect to have this surgical procedure should be aware of the potential risks and signs of serious and minor problems.

Signs of breast implant problems

• Breasts feel very hard and painful and/or look like round balls or distorted: The condition could be capsular contracture in which the internal scar tissue around the implants becomes too tight and begins to squeeze the implant. It can lead to leakage or rupture of the breast implants.
• Uneven or a decrease in breast sizes, breast tingling or numbness, swelling, lumps: These symptoms could be signs of a rupture in a silicone gel implant.
• Change in breast size, rash, pain: These symptoms could be signs of a rupture in a saline implant.
• Breast pain and redness, fever: There could be an infection in the breast implant area.
• Wrinkles, waves, bumps or ridges on the breasts: Known as "breast rippling," this condition occurs when the silicone or saline materials inside the implants move around causing a crease in the implant shell.
• Implants hanging too low with nipple too high: This condition could be "bottoming out" and can occur immediately after surgery or over time.
• Breast bruising, discoloration, swelling, pain or tenderness: Hematoma could be the culprit, which is a collection of blood that becomes trapped in the skin tissues.
• Natural breast tissue and nipple sag below the breast implants: Known as "double bubble," this condition can only be corrected through additional surgeries.
• Change or loss of sensation in the breasts or nipples: This condition is very common in the months following augmentation surgery and usually diminishes as the nerve pathways heal.

Any breast implant patient who experiences abnormal symptoms should contact the cosmetic surgeon who performed the surgery immediately. While many symptoms may be temporary or minor, some may be quite embarrassing or potentially life-threatening. It is always better to err on the side of caution.

The decision to undergo breast augmentation should not be taken lightly. As with any surgical procedure, the patient should always be fully aware of any risks or complications that may arise as a result of the procedure. The first step in the process is to meet with a highly trained cosmetic surgeon to learn everything possible about the procedure.

If you live in New York City and have been considering breast enlargement surgery, please visit the website of CosMedica, The Plastic Surgery Center of New York and Dr. Howard Bellin, New York City cosmetic surgeon.

Source: CosMedica
Website: http://www.cosmedica.com

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