Breast Lift Risks

A breast lift, a procedure to raise and reshape dropping breasts, can provide great results for patients. Patients also need to be aware of the potential complications and breast lift surgery risks. In addition to the general risks associated with all surgeries patients need to consider the procedure specific risks such as breast droop relapse, nipple numbness, position irregularities, and more. Below are helpful lists detailing the various potential breast lift complications.

Types of Breast Lift Risks

Below are some of the surgical complications and risks associated with this cosmetic procedure. If you have additional questions regarding a specific risk or any other questions regarding the surgery it is recommended that you contact a local breast lift surgeon.

• Anesthesia reaction
• Asymmetry
• Bleeding
• Breast droop relapse
  
• Change in nipple color
  
• Hematoma
  
• Implant leak
  
• Interference with mammography
  
• Irregularities in position of nipples and areola

• Keloid
  
• Nerve Damage
  
• Nipple numbness
  
• Permanent numbness
  
• Seroma
  
• Skin irregularities
  
• Slow healing
  
• Visible scar

Risks Associated With All Surgeries

• Satisfaction with Results
• Infections.
• Scarring
• Swelling
• Blood Clots
• Post-surgery complications
• Corrective Surgeries
• Medication Reactions

Risks During Recovery

• Pain
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Tenderness
• loss or reduction of sensation in the breast area
• Scarring
• Bleeding

Cosmetic Surgery Risks by Type

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