by Jack Straw

Created on: March 01, 2009

Breast Enlargement Surgery: Potential Risks, Consequences and Recuperation
With the growing demand for larger breasts among woman, breast enlargement procedures have become better and safer. Like any other surgical procedure, there may be severe fall-outs of the operation and it is advisable to understand all the dangers involved before taking such a decision. The complications, though rare, may include:

Furrows or ridges on the skin on the breastImplant damage causing leakage and flattening of the implantDisplacement of the implant within the breastCapsular contraction, implying a painful condition where the breast hardens or becomes misshapen because of scar tissue formationDesensitization of tissue and skin on the breast and nippleCalcium deposition in tissue surrounding the implant
Mammograms and breast implants
It is a common concern with breast implants that they block' the view of underlying tissue when a woman undergoes a mammogram. As a result, mammogram results maybe inaccurate. Although these are unconfirmed findings, it is always safer to discuss such issues with your doctor before agreeing to an implant procedure.
Women, who have a family history that requires regular mammogram screening, should take a precautionary baseline mammogram preceding the operation. This precautionary measure is age-dependent and heavily influenced by family history. Often, if the situation doesn't demand it, women can proceed with the implant operation and continue to have regular mammogram screenings as required.
Duration of breast implants
Although an accurate expiry date cannot be tagged on every implant, statistics show that the range of implant duration varies between 6 months to 20 years. Following data from recent research, it is safe to assume that the average life-span of an implant is 16 years.
Removing your implants
There is no fixed reason for the removal of implants. You may ask your doctor to remove your implant whenever you wish it. Many women remove their implants because they are not happy with the results. However, the age at which the procedure was carried out also determines implant removal. Based on that age, it is possible that a woman will have her implants replaced or removed once or more times in her lifetime.
The duration for which the impant has remained in the breast can affect the size and shape of the breasts upon removal. If the implants have been enhancing the breast for several years, upon removal, the breast will probably sag and look droopy.

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