Breast Implant Problem
Undergoing any surgical procedure may involve complications like the effects of anesthesia, possible infection, swelling, redness, bleeding and pain. Breast implant placement can be a complex surgery and complications may occur - more
Implant Failure
Though generally safe, breast implants are medical devices and they can fail. If detected early enough, replacing a ruptured breast implant, particularly saline-filled breast implants, is similar to replacing a battery in a battery compartment. If detected late, ruptured silicone implants can cause thickening of scar tissue around the implant, which can lead to breast deformity and pain - more
Capsular Contracture
Capsular contracture occurs when the scar tissue or capsule that normally forms around the implant tightens and squeezes the implant. Capsular contraction is more common following infection, hematomas or seromas (collection of watery portion of blood). There are four grades of capsular contractor. The Baker Grades I through IV are:
Grade I - the breast is normally soft and looks natural - more
Grade II - the breast is a little firm but looks normal - more
Grade III - the breast is firm and looks abnormal (visible distortion)- more
Grade IV - the breast is hard, painful and looks abnormal (greater distortion) - more
Silicone Gel Bleed
Silicone can leak out of the implant without an obvious rupture of the shell. A slow silicone leak occurs through an intact shell. This "silicone bleed" is only noticeable when a doctor removes the implant or when the patient undergoes another type of breast surgery. Older generations of silicone implants bleed more often relative to the newer "cohesive" implants. No study definitively shows clinical consequences associated with a silicone gel bleed. Over time, extremely small amounts of silicone gel material and platinum pass through the shell layer of the implant and coat the outside of the implant - more
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Insurance for Implant Problems
The health effects of most complications associated with breast implants is covered by insurance companies. The process begins by consulting with a plastic and reconstructive surgeon as soon as possible. Documenting the nature of the problem in severity, character, and length of time it has been ongoing, are all important to obtain insurance coverage. It is also important to document all associated problems and symptoms. Complications such as rupture, implant capsular contractor, and implant infection will all have health implications if not treated - more
Poor Results
No surgeon or implant manufacturer can guarantee the success of any surgery. Some patients may be disappointed with the results of their surgery. Results vary: breast asymmetry, displacement, nipple location, breast shape and size, loss of sensitivity or function, wound disruption, and poor healing affect the opinion of the patient after surgery. In some situations, doctors cannot achieve optimal results with a single surgical procedure and may need to perform additional surgery to improve the primary results - Consultation