Breast Augmentation
Procedure/What is it?
Breasts are enlarged by placing an implant behind each breast.
Risks of Breast Augmentation
implants can rupture, leak, and deflate
infection
hardening of scar tissue around implant, causing breast firmness, pain, distorted shape, or implant movement
bleeding
pain
nipples may get more or less sensitive
numbness near incision
blood collection around implant/incision
calcium deposits around implant
harder to find breast lumps
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