Risks

As with all surgical procedures, there is an element of risk involved, although minimal. Your risks are increased if you are a diabetic, a current smoker, have had previous breast surgery, are on medication for chronic illness and your breasts are extremely large. However, most women don't experience any major problems at all.

It is possible to experience some of the following complications:

• Bleeding or bruising
  
• Discharge from the wounds or infection
  
• Partial wound breakdown
  
• Slight asymmetry in the final breast shape
  
• Loss of sensation in the nipples, or hypersensitivity. Some women lose erogenous nipple sensation as well
  
• Loss of blood supply to nipples (extremely rare)
  
• Disappointment with final size or shape
  
• Scarring - see photos

Any complications that may arise will be dealt with by a team of professionals. However, proper aftercare can greatly reduce these risks.