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Is Breast Augmentation Safe?

You’ve always dreamed of bigger breasts, but feel a bit nervous about taking the breast augmentation plunge. Is the procedure safe? What are the potential complications? During your consultation we’ll carefully discuss the risks and potential complications of breast augmentation with you. The good news is, although the risks are real, with the right surgeon your risks are quite minimal and breast augmentation is very safe. Schedule your consultation with one of the area’s best breast surgeons, Dr. Sajjadian, to learn more about breast augmentation safety and what the procedure can do for you.

What Are the Potential Risks and Complications from Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic surgical procedures in the U.S. Many women will enjoy their implants for a lifetime without any serious complications. Like all surgeries, there is some risk with breast augmentation. Problems can occur during the procedure itself, during recovery, and even years after surgery. The following complications are some of the most common:

  • Capsular Contracture- The most important and frequent breast augmentation complication is capsular contracture, a condition that occurs when the capsule around the implant tightens, distorting the breast and in causing implant hardening and pain. The risk of this complication can be dramatically reduced by using a variety of techniques and methodologies. Dr. Sajjadian’s capsular contracture rate is very low.
  • Implant Leak/Rupture– Implants can leak or rupture, especially as they get older. Newer, modern implants are very strong and less likely to rupture.
  • Changes in Nipple and Breast Sensation- Some women experience sensitivitychanges in their breast and/or nipple after breast augmentation. This generally improves with time.

How Can I Lower My Breast Augmentation Risks?

For a safe and successful breast augmentation, choose your surgeon carefully. Choose a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience performing breast surgeries. The ideal surgeon is methodical, patient, and always evaluating their results to improve outcome. If you’re in Southern California Dr. Sajjadian is an excellent choice. He is triple board certified and one of the top breast augmentation surgeons in Orange County. With the right surgeon your risks for breast augmentation are very low. Most of Dr. Sajjadian’s patients are very satisfied with their outcomes.

What Should I Do if I Have a Breast Augmentation Complication?

If you have a breast augmentation complication, come see us, even if we didn’t perform your initial surgery. Dr. Sajjadian often works with women that had poor results from their initial breast augmentation with another surgeon. Breast revision surgery can be more complicated and requires a highly skilled surgeon for the best possible results. During your consultation we’ll examine your breasts, explain your options, and help you find solutions to your problem.

Don’t let the risks of breast augmentation keep you from your dream breasts. When performed by the right surgeon breast augmentation is very safe. Call and schedule your consultation today.