- Risks and side effects of breast implants: possible problems
- Saline
What are the dangers of breast implants filled with saline solution?
Breast implants filled with saline solution, - a medical device is made of soft silicone shell filled with brine. They are used for breast prosthesis to increase the size. Although saline implants are generally considered a safer alternative to silicone implants, they can still cause complications. And patients should know about them before deciding on breast augmentation.
Unlike silicone implants, implants, saline is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for women 18 and older. It is the most common type of implants in the United States.
Break or decrease
And silicone implants and saline implants have a risk of rupture, but in the case of rupture of the implant with saline solution is much easier to identify. Although difficult to determine the causes of ruptures, they can be caused by capsular contracture, too strong or weak-filled implant, damage from surgical instruments or simply the aging of the implant.
If the shell of the implant breaks, the saline flow out, breasts will get blown away look. The solution itself is safe for the body. Leakage can occur slowly, so it is difficult to notice. According to the FDA, over time, the majority of implants tear or blown away. Accordingly, it will need another operation to remove the old and insert the new implants.
Capsular contracture
Capsular contracture occurs when the fibrous capsule surrounding the breast implants, thickens and \ or sealed, and are caused by hardening of the change in the form of breast implant. Although capsular contracture may occur at any time, it usually occurs within a few months after surgery. It affects 15-20% of women who had undergone breast augmentation.
Infection
Breast implants can cause two different types of infections. The first type occurs within the first week after surgery. Symptoms include general deterioration of health, fever, redness in the area of the implant, similar to a sunburn
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. The second type of infection appears after a while, with no initial symptoms. Chest may redden, the skin becomes thinner and the implant could even become visible. In both cases, the infection should remove implants.
Changes in sensitivity of nipples and breasts
After installing the implants with saline to change the sensitivity of the breasts and nipples, or. They may become more or less sensitive or even lose sensitivity and it is irreversible.
Severe bleeding
Most cases of bleeding during the implant easily controlled. However, in certain severe bleeding during operations and even after them. If strong bleeding occurs after the operation is likely to have to spend a second operation.
Aesthetic complications
Breast implants do not last forever. They may eventually change form and become asymmetric. A study conducted by the manufacturer of implants Corporation Mentor, showed that the first three years after surgery in about one in five women with breast implants to saline becomes wrinkled. Despite the fact that 73% of women say they have experienced at least one side effect five years after the operation, most are satisfied with their implants.
Other problems
Women can suffer from loss of nipple sensation, or from the inability to breastfeed. According to a study Mentor, about 5% of women suffer from sore nipples, another 5% - pain in the chest in the first three years. Also, the infection can occur as a result of surgery or appear painful scars.
Implants and diseases
Women survivors of breast cancer are more likely than others in need of replacement saline implants in the first three years - 39% versus 20% of other women. Breast augmentation is contraindicated in pregnant women and women with malignant tumors.
Side effects of silicone breast implants
Adverse effects of silicone breast implants are similar to those that cause implants filled with saline. Depending on how the implant is installed, it can be a variety of side effects.
Naturally, any surgical intervention has side effects. Pain of varying intensity may continue for several weeks until the breasts are not healed completely.
Partial or complete loss of sensation in the nipple and the breast area because of damage to nerves during surgery. This damage is irreversible.
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As the breast can be damaged during surgery.
Although silicone implants do not cause cancer, they may interfere with mammography procedures
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. Implants can hide breast cancer
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Making it difficult to detect at an early stage.
Silicone implants may be damaged, and then will leak silicone into the breast tissue. Silicon is less likely to leak than saline solution because it is more compact, but nevertheless it can happen.
Caution
None of the implant is not eternal, and gaps are possible. Regularly check the condition of the implants. Also, a short-term should be replaced with new ones.
