Possible Complications with Pectoral Implants
 Pectoral implant surgery is a fairly simple procedure and the vast majority of patients experience no complications. It's important to learn about the possibilities, though and be prepared in case any questions should arise following your procedure.
There's a slight risk of implant displacement. This occurs when the silicone implant shifts away from the pocket created by the surgeon. Most often there is only slight movement that's barely noticeable to you and not noticeable to others. This movement can be corrected with further surgery.
A few patients, no more than about 1%, experience an infection. When this happens, it most often occurs within the first several weeks following surgery. The affected implant usually has to be removed and the patient must have antibiotics. In rare cases where the infection is severe, the patient has to be hospitalized. After a few months, a new implant can be inserted.
Occasionally a patient will experience a hematoma, a collection of blood, or a seroma, an accumulation of fluid, around an implant. If you should experience a large hematoma, you may require additional surgery to locate and correct the problem. A seroma will often resolve itself over time. If not, fluid can be removed with a needle. It's rare to require another procedure to take care of a seroma.
To help avoid complications, be sure to follow your surgeon's pre- and post-operative instructions carefully. If you have any concerns at all following your surgery, call us right away at 954.565.7575.
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