Are Breast Implants Safe? – Risks And Alternatives To Know

 

A woman enters into a long-term commitment when she decides to receive any breast-related surgery, whether it be breast removal or implants. Whether a woman chooses implants for cosmetic purposes or breast reconstruction following cancer treatment, they provide numerous physical and psychological advantages.

 

Risks

 

There are hazards even though research has not revealed any evidence linking silicone gel or saline breast implants to serious illness. Additionally, there are long-term effects. Here are a few breast implant safety concerns that you should take into account.

 

• The Demand For Additional Operations. 

Breast implants need to be replaced as they deteriorate over time. What is the lifespan of breast implants? There is no conclusive response. In general, as breast implants get older, rupture becomes more probable. Breast implants should last at least ten years, according to the FDA. According to studies, some breast implants last significantly longer than that, and others significantly less.

 

Surgery is necessary for a variety of issues, not just rupture. Breast implants’ shapes can alter over time. One breast can begin to look extremely different from the other. Sometimes, a condition known as capsular contracture occurs where the tissue surrounding the implant hardens. The only treatment for capsular contracture is surgery.

 

You should be ready to have a lot of further operations if you get breast implants and want to keep your breast size and shape for the rest of your life. The method to remove and replace an implant is less complicated than the first operation. However, there is a larger chance of difficulties. Insurance rarely covers these revision operations, too.

 

 

• Irreversibility. 

Your breast tissue could be permanently changed by breast implants. Your breasts might not take on the same form after the procedure if you choose to have the implants removed. Your breasts could still be wrinkly or dimpled.

 

• Appearance And Sensory Changes. 

In addition to pain, breast implants can cause nipple and breast numbness. Sometimes they can cause excessive wrinkles and scars.

 

• Breast Implant Disease (BII). 

Symptoms like weariness, memory loss, rash, “brain fog,” and joint pain are referred to as “breast implant disease” by some women who had breast implants. It’s not yet apparent if the implants are to blame for these problems.

 

• Other Problems. 

According to certain research, breast implants may make it more challenging or impossible to breastfeed. They might stop a woman from making milk. Additionally, breast implants can affect how accurately mammography detects breast cancer.

 

Options Other Than Breast Implants

 

In addition, there are several alternatives to the conventional breast implants mentioned before. Breast lifts with or without implants may be more sensible than breast augmentation alone if you’re more concerned about drooping brought on by gravity’s impacts over time or nursing.

 

Incisions are made around the nipples, the lower portion of the breast, and/or the breast crease during a breast lift. To lift the breasts, extra skin and glandular tissue are lifted or eliminated. The breast tissue is reshaped, and the skin is tightened. Depending on your needs, a breast lift can be done with or without implants.

 

You might be a suitable candidate for a fat transfer treatment if you want a more natural approach to breast augmentation. In this procedure, fat is taken from the thighs, hips, or abdomen and injected into the breasts. Small incisions and liposuction are used with this procedure.