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Some of the complications and adverse outcomes of breast implants include:
- extra surgeries, with or without removal of the implant
- capsular contracture (scar tissue that forms around the implant and squeezes the implant, which can cause contour deformities)
- breast pain
- changes in nipple and breast sensation
- rupture with deflation of saline-filled implants
- rupture with or without symptoms (silent rupture) of silicone gel-filled implants
- asymmetry (one breast appears different in size or shape to the other)
- breast tissue thinning
- delayed wound healing
- skin breakdown and extrusion of the implant (the surface of the breast implant becomes exposed)
- haematoma (bruising)
- seroma (fluid build-up)
- infection
- inflammation
- malposition/ displacement (the implant moves out of its intended position)
- ptosis (sagging of the breast)
- skin rash
- wrinkling/rippling
- dissatisfaction with the result
- breast implant associated cancer.
Some experts say rough (textured) breast implants stick better to the surrounding tissue. It might help some patients with a reduction of complications. These being capsular contraction, rippling, implant displacement, and asymmetry.
Breast implant associated cancer, also known as Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), is a risk with these implants. This should be something you talk about with your surgeon before going ahead.
Consumers should remember that implants are not lifetime devices. After 10-15 years, they're usually removed. When you have breast implants for a long time, there is a greater risk of complications. Any reoperation doesn't guarantee a good aesthetic result.