What Are The Risks of
Breast Augmentation?

Any type of surgery, cosmetic or otherwise, carries the risk of infection. Breast augmentation is no exception. Other complications include:

• Bleeding or hematoma
• Excessive firmness of the breasts
• Loss of nipple sensation
• Rippling
• Asymmetrical shape
• Deflation or rupture of the breast implants
• Unfavorable scarring

Significant complications are possible but not frequent.
There is presently no scientific evidence linking breast augmentation to breast cancer or any other systemic disease. Both saline and silicone breast implants have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and meet federally mandated safety standards.

The experience and skill level of your surgeon will be an important factor in reducing the risks associated with breast augmentation. By choosing a board certified plastic surgeon, you can be confident that your surgeon has received the most advanced training available and has passed a series of rigorous examinations to verify his abilities. Working with a board certified plastic surgeon also ensures that your breast surgeon has extensive experience performing your desired procedure.

If you are interested in breast augmentation, please contact our Philadelphia plastic surgery office today to schedule your initial consultation. Dr. Bottger serves patients in Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, and West Chester, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Additional questions:
Breast Augmentation Surgery
Who is a candidate for breast augmentation?
What can be done when breasts begin to sag?
How do I choose breast implant size?
Which is the best plane for breast implant placement?
What are the different types of breast implants available for breast augmentation?
What are the differences in results between silicone gel and saline implants?
Breast Implant Incision Options
Where will the incision be placed for my breast augmentation?
How long is breast augmentation surgery?
Will I be in pain following breast implant surgery?
Breast Augmentation Recovery
Following breast implant surgery, how long is recovery?
When can I start exercising after breast augmentation?
Can I breast feed after Breast Augmentation surgery?
Should I be concerned that the breast implants will rupture?
When will my breast implants need to be replaced?
Additional Questions about Breast Augmentation