Breast Surgery Complications:

Complications may occur following any surgical procedure.

Be sure that an decision to have this operation is made with your full awareness of possible risks.

Complications after breast surgery

may include infections, alterations in sensation of the nipple/areolar area or elsewhere over the breast mound, bleeding; skin loss may delay healing

It is not uncommon for incisions to pull apart. A wound separation, will prolong the healing process.

Understanding Risks of breast surgery

Risks and potential complications of surgery must be discussed between you and your surgeon.

Breast Surgery suggested questions:

Discuss reactions to anesthesia, blood accumulation that may need to be drained surgically, and infection.