Breast Lift

Possible Complications of Breast Lift

The most common complication after breast lifting is asymmetry. It must be pointed out, however, that all breasts naturally have some degree of asymmetry. A breast lift, in fact, can do much to correct asymmetry, but it is unreasonable to expect both breasts to be identical.

Another potential complication is inadequate volume that is not due to the procedure, but is the result of lack of breast tissue after childbirth, or aging, or simply because it was never there even during youth. This can be remedied by the addition of an implant and must be discussed preoperatively.

Incisional scarring is a necessary part of the procedure that must be accepted. It is not a complication. Over time the scar will fade, but it will never go away completely. Some people, however, scar very poorly and the scar never fades away. It may even result in a keloid, a very poor scar that is more common in Afro-Americans. A good indicator of how your breast may scar is how other scars or incisions on your body have healed. If they have healed well, it is unlikely that you will scar poorly during the breast lift.

Other possible complications that must be considered are those associated with any surgical procedure. These include infection, wound healing problems, fluid or blood collection and contour irregularities.

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