The risks of a procedure are unique to you. We have outlined the risk so that you may consider and discussion them further with your anesthetist and surgeon

Immediate Risks

The risks associated with breast asymmetry surgery are related to a number of critical factors

  • The extent of the surgery that you are considering.
  • Your general health and the presence of co-existing medical conditions.
    • Smoking
    • Diabetes
    • BMI (body mass index)
    • Massive weight loss (>20kg)
    • Immuno-suppression.

General Risks

  • Pain and discomfort
  • Bleeding
  • Infection
  • Delayed wound healing
  • Seroma

Anaesthetic Risks

You will have either a general anaesthetic or a neurolept sedation depending on the extent of your procedure and your general health. The approach will be carefully considered to ensure your safety.

Your anesthetist will outline the process and the risks of anaesthesia prior to your procedure.

Some risks to consider are

  • DVT
  • Chest infection
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Injury to teeth

Specific Risks

Nipple necrosis

This is more common in

  • Smokers
  • Diabetic patients
  • Women with very large breasts undergoing large reductions
  • Redo surgeries
  • Previous radiotherapy

Changes to sensation

  • Nipple
  • Breast

Implant related risks

  • Palpability
  • Malposition
  • Rotation
  • Rippling
  • Capsular contracture
  • Rupture
  • Anaplastic Large Cell lymphoma

Aesthetic risks

  • Subtle asymmetry
  • Scarring
    • Normal
    • hypertrophic or keloid

Long Term Risks

Recurrence of asymmetry related to ageing, weight changes, skin laxity and implant related issues