Dangers of Breast Implants
In the last decade, breast implants have soared in popularity. However, there are risks involved. While we know the short term risks, long term conclusive studies have not been able to be conducted.
Typical surgical risks apply to the procedure such as infection. Additionally, chronic breast pain can occur. There may be changes in sensitivity and skin death. Studies have shown that more than half of patients with saline and silicone breast implants have had a complication within the first three years. The complications can be pain, hardening, infection, and need for additional surgery amongst other things.
Women who have had breast reconstruction have often had to undergo surgery a second time within the first three years. 46% of women with silicone gel implants and 21% with saline implants went had a re-operation. 6% of silicone patients and 16% of saline patients suffered from breast pain. 25% of silicone patients and 8% of saline patients ended up having the implants removed altogether.
