What you need to Know about

• Breast enlargment or augmentation
• Breast reduction
• Tummy tucks
• Liposuction

Breast enlargement or augmentation

Potential Side-effects or complications

• During breast cancer detection using X-ray or ultrasound, the implants may impede detection by hiding suspicious tumors or lesions. Those who have the implants have to undergo special imaging procedures.
• In some cases, those who have implants experience loss of sensation in the nipple and breast area.

 Breast Reduction

Potential side-effects or complications 

• Loss of breast and nipple sensations since the surgery may damage the nerves supplying blood to nipple.

• The surgery leaves permanent scars on the breasts.
• The breast may not be symmetrical in size and shape after the surgery
• There maybe significant loss of milk ducts.

Potential side-effects or complications

• Infections after surgery
• May experience blood clots or bleeding under the skin flap
• Those who heal poorly may require a second surgery
• People with heart, liver or lung diseases may increase risk of complications

Liposuction 

Potential side-effects or complications 

• Infections after the procedure. Need antibiotics to avoid this

• Blood or fat clots which can travel to the lungs and cause death
• Procedure can damage the skins and nerves
• People who have diabetes, heart or lung disease have greater risks of developing complications.