Are there any disadvantages to breast augmentation for women?

Jan 15, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Lu
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, improper breast augmentation procedures in females may lead to complications such as infection, rejection reactions, breast asymmetry, sensory disturbances, and the formation of lipomas. It is recommended to visit a legitimate hospital and undergo the procedure under a physician's guidance. To reduce the risk of complications, postoperative recovery and care should also follow the doctor's instructions to ensure the effectiveness and safety of the surgery.

  Breast augmentation mainly relies on external methods, such as using physical negative pressure to simulate manual massage or surgically implanting pre-shaped prosthetics or purified autologous fat into the chest area to reshape and enhance the appearance of the breasts. The general reference price for breast augmentation ranges from 10,000 to 60,000 yuan per session, with visible improvements typically appearing within 1 to 3 months. Improper breast augmentation procedures in females may lead to complications such as infection, rejection reactions, breast asymmetry, sensory disturbances, or lipoma formation. It is recommended to visit a正规 hospital and undergo the procedure under the guidance of a qualified physician. Detailed explanations are as follows:

  1. Infection: If sterilization during surgery is inadequate or postoperative care is improper, a large number of pathogenic microorganisms may enter the body, leading to infection. Symptoms of infection usually include localized redness, swelling, pain, and may affect tissue growth and healing, potentially resulting in pus discharge.

  2. Rejection reaction: Especially when using alloplastic materials such as silicone implants, the body may develop a rejection response. This can lead to capsule formation and contracture around the implant, causing the breast to harden and become painful. Severe cases may require removal of the implant.

  3. Breast asymmetry: If the implant is placed incorrectly in terms of position or depth, or if fat injections are unevenly distributed, breast asymmetry may occur. Additionally, procedures performed by non-professional surgeons may increase this risk.

  4. Sensory disturbance: Improper surgical techniques may damage local nerves, affecting normal nerve conduction and causing sensory disturbances such as numbness or a crawling sensation in the chest area.

  5. Lipoma formation: If autologous fat transplantation is used for breast augmentation, excessive accumulation of fat particles in one area may lead to lipoma formation. Lipomas are soft, benign masses that may cause discomfort or pain if they compress surrounding tissues.

  To minimize risks, it is important to follow postoperative care instructions provided by the surgeon to ensure both the effectiveness and safety of the procedure.