Breast augmentation is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S. and one of our most sought-after services at Northern Jersey Plastic Surgery. Breast augmentation can give women with small or unevenly sized breasts a fuller, firmer, better-proportioned look through the placement of saline or silicone implants.
Complications
Complications following breast augmentation surgery are uncommon and usually minimal. They may include:
- Capsular contracture
- Swelling
- Pain
- Infection around the implant
- A change in nipple sensation
Milk production if you nursed a baby within a year before the procedure. Breakage or leakage of the implant (implant rupture) due to injury or the normal compression and movement of your breast. If a saline implant ruptures, the implant will deflate in a few hours, and your body will absorb the salt water.
If a silicone implant leaks, you will need to have it removed, and it can be replaced with either a saline or silicone implant—regular monitoring of breast implants after breast augmentation is recommended to ensure continuing breast and implant health.