Having breast enlargement is something that many women choose to do, and thanks to the drop in breast enlargement prices, it is a procedure that is now much more affordable. One side of breast augmentation surgery that many women either don’t think to look into, or would rather not look into is the potential complications that can occur after surgery. The risks of the procedure itself are clearly outlined before hand, with your surgeon ensuring that you fully understand what the process entails and what your end result is going to be.

Understanding the potential complications that can arise from breast implants is important, as you may well be able to spot the beginnings of a complication early and therefore reduce it’s severity. While some complications arise fairly shortly following surgery, others can occur as long as 10 years later. Here we will detail just some of the more common complications that can occur, just to provide a brief overview.

Infection is one of the biggest post-surgery risks, and in the first few days following surgery it is important to ensure you keep both yourself and your wounds healthy but resting, eating well and of course following your surgeons instructions carefully. Infection can appear within a few days or weeks following surgery, and while infection around a breast implant can be harder to treat than other types of infection, a course of antibiotics will usually clear it up.

Hematoma’s are another complication that will usually occur soon after surgery, although they can also occur following any kind of injury to the breast tissue and surrounding area. Hematoma’s are a pooling of blood in a body cavity, which in this case would be the area around the breast implant. Small hematoma’s will be absorbed by the body and will heal quickly and without medical intervention being needed. Larger hematoma’s will require surgical drains to help remove the blood and allow the area to heal properly. This method is generally very effective, and will only leave a very small scar, if any, in the site the drain was inserted.

Seroma’s are very similar to hematoma’s, however they consist purely of Serous Fluid, which again can pool in a body cavity, such as around a breast implant. As with hematoma’s, the fluid that pools will be re-absorbed by the body if it is a small amount, otherwise surgical drains can be used to drain the fluid away. It is important to get the correct treatment for both hematoma’s and seroma’s as they can lead to infection if left untreated for too long when surgical drains are required.

Capsular Contraction is where the scar tissue that forms around the breast implant tightens and hardens and starts to put pressure on the implant itself. It is normal for a capsule of scar tissue to form around breast implants, as this is the bodies way of sealing off what it sees as a foreign object. Capsular contraction tends to be more common following infection or a hematoma or seroma, although it can occur for apparently no reason. It ranges in severity from slight firmness of the breast with some discomfort to hardness and even distorted appearance of the breast accompanied by moderate to severe pain. In severe cases it will either be necessary to remove the tissue capsule, or remove and replace the implant.

While many women have breast enlargement surgery with no complications whatsoever, it doesn’t mean that it is an entirely risk-free procedure, so being aware of the potential complications allows you to be fully informed in your decision.

One of the factors that has made breast enhancement such a popular procedure is the celebrity factor. While cosmetic surgery has always been something those in the public eye have undergone, it is only in the last few years that it has become acceptable to admit to having any kind of surgery carried out. One of the most talked about procedures is breast augmentation, and as more celebrities admit to having it done, it’s popularity has increased, leading to a drop in breast enhancement prices as more clinics offer the procedure.

When it comes to celebrity boob jobs, one of the first names that springs to mind for most people is Jordan, who’s surgically enhanced breasts were probably the most talked about and photographed. Increasing her bust size from a 32B to a 32FF over the course of several operations, Jordan, now known by her real name, Katie Price became famous for her huge breasts. Unfortunately the size of her breasts were a classic example of how odd very large breasts can look on a small body, and this is one of the reasons that most surgeons are reluctant to perform drastic size increases when it comes to breast augmentation.

Other celebrities that have openly spoken about their breast enlargements are Gisele Bundchen, Demi Moore and Carmen Electra, all of whom went for more realistic size increases that did just enhance their natural figure rather than create an unnaturally large bust. While it has been seen as a positive thing that celebrities are now admitting that their seemingly perfect figures are not just down to good genes, diet and exercise, taking some of the pressure off women who may feel their figures are inadequate by comparison, there is also a downside to this. More and more women are seeing that they can achieve a figure just like their favourite celebrity by going under the knife and having the bits they don’t like changed with surgery. Viewing surgery as a shortcut to being happy with you body shape and size can be dangerous, as it can cause many women to forget that breast enlargement can actually be a major surgical procedure. While lower breast enlargement prices mean that it is more accessible to women, it shouldn’t cloud judgement when it comes to making the decision to undergo surgery, and thorough research into the process should be done before any decisions are made.

There are many different types of breast implants available, and the type you choose will ultimately have an impact on the breast enlargement prices you are quoted. While price should never be a deciding factor when it comes to cosmetic surgery, choosing to have a slightly more expensive implant type can make a big difference not only to the end result but also to your peace of mind.

Silicone implants got a bit of a bad name for themselves as a result of various health scares in the early 1990’s however since then there has been extensive research and development into them and it is now believe that they are in fact incredibly safe as implants. One of the main concerns about silicone implants is that if they begin to leak slightly, or in worst case rupture, then the silicone could present a potential health risk as it works it’s way through your body. There is still a lot of debate over whether or not leaked silicone poses a health risk to women with silicone implants, and while they have been FDA approved, many women still fee they are unsafe, and that their health has been compromised by a leaking implant.

Cohesive gel implants, commonly known as Gummy Bear Implants, have almost completely eliminated the risk of silicone leakage from implants, making them much safer and giving women peace of mind. Cohesive gel mplants are made of the same components a traditional silicone implant is made up of however it has one additional component that causes the silicone molecules to beind together. This is where the nickname gummy bear implants has come from, as the implants themselves feel just like gummy bears and if you were to cut into one you would find it has the same consistency as a gummy bear. The main advantage this type of implant has is that it retains it’s shape and is stable, meaning it is less likely to ripple or fold which can sometimes occur with silicone and saline implants. There is also minimal risk of the implants leaking, as should they rupture the silicone will hold it’s shape thanks to the “gummy bear effect”.

With a natural look and feel to them, and minimal health risks, the gummy bear or cohesive gel implant is a great choice for any women considering breast enlargement surgery. The only downside to these style of implants is that they cannot be inserted using the TUBA method. This is because transumbilical breast augmentation has to be done with saline implants that can be filled once they are in place. Cohesive gel implants are generally inserted either through an incision underneath the breast, around the areola or through the armpit, so while there is still the option to minimise scarring, there will still be some evidence of your boob job. Gummy bear implants do cost a bit more than standard silicone implants, however paying that little bit extra for peace of mind is well worth it form most women. When it comes to breast enlargement prices you may find that you end up paying slightly more than you expected to, but will have a much better outcome than you dared dream of.