Risks include bleeding, infection, anesthetic complications, changes in sensation, scarring, persistent pain and an unsatisfactory appearance. Further surgery may be necessary.
Implant-specific issues include rupture, displacement, visible rippling and tightening of the scar capsule around an implant. Implants are not lifetime devices; future monitoring and surgery can involve additional costs.
Discuss BIA-ALCL, which occurs more often with textured implants, other rare cancers reported around implants, and systemic symptoms sometimes called breast implant illness. Their relevance should be explained using the proposed device information.
Fat transfer has different risks, including fat necrosis, cysts and changes that may require breast imaging assessment. Ask about breast screening, possible effects on breastfeeding and a long-term follow-up plan.
Your treating surgeon should explain your individual risks and the symptoms that need urgent medical attention.