What are the risks of breast reduction surgery?

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What are the risks of breast reduction surgery?

Breast reduction involves some potential post-surgical complications and risks. Patients are informed about all the possible surgery risks before the surgery, they also need to sign a consent form that they understand what may happen after the surgery. So, the plastic surgery risks and complications may include:

• scarring it is a normal process, yet sometimes there may be thick scarring causing visible scars;
• loss of nipple sensation;
• infection (e.g. of open wounds);
• inflammation;
• skin numbness;
• slow wound healing;
• bleeding;
• anesthesia risks;
• swelling;
• hematoma;
• blood clots;
• allergic reactions (e.g. to suture materials or tape);
• breast asymmetry, shape irregularity;
• deep vein thrombosis;
• pulmonary or cardiac complications;
• fluid accumulation;
• poor aesthetic results;
• possibility of breastfeeding problems.

If you notice any of the above plastic surgery risks, it is best to contact a surgeon to check and diagnose the problem. If diagnosed early, most of the complications are not dangerous to the health or final look.