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Is Breast Augmentation Safe?

October 8th, 2009 Leave a comment Go to comments

Much controversy exists regarding the safety of breast implants. But with increased studies on the subject, many concerns have been laid to rest.

While silicone implants were taken off the market for a time, the FDA has now approved them for use for women over age 22, or for any age if they’re used for reconstructive surgery. Saline implants are popular, as well, and some women feel more comfortable avoiding silicone. Additional research is underway to develop new kinds of implants, as well. Within the next few years, women will have even more options when considering breast augmentation.

Safety of Breast Augmentation Surgery

Breast augmentation surgery is just as safe as any other major cosmetic surgery procedure. As with any surgery, it carries its own set of risks and possible complications. These can be largely minimized by working with an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon and closely following all pre- and post-operative instructions.

Some of the general risks involved in breast augmentation surgery include:

These are the same risks you’d face with any sort of surgery, whether cosmetic or otherwise. If you’re in good health before your surgery, and take care of yourself afterwards, these risks are greatly reduced.

Risks specific to breast augmentation surgery include:

Many complications to breast augmentation surgery can be corrected with revision surgery. Your risk of others, such as capsular contracture, can be reduced if the implant is placed behind the chest muscle rather than in front of it.

The best way to avoid problems with breast augmentation surgery is to work with a board certified plastic surgeon who has a great deal of experience with breast augmentation. With offices in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Paul Angelchik has performed numerous breast augmentation surgeries.

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