Breast implant surgery, which is often performed using general anesthesia, is associated with the same risks as other invasive surgical procedures. Complications vary from patient to patient. After breast implant surgery, patients may experience the following symptoms over the first few weeks:
- Swelling
- Hardness
- Discomfort
- Itching
- Bruising
- Pain
Additional potential adverse events that may occur after silicone gel-filled breast implant surgery also include:
- Capsular contracture
- Rupture
- Alterations in nipple and breast sensation
- Infection
- Hematoma/seroma
- Delayed wound healing
- Implant extrusion
- Necrosis
- Granuloma
- Breast tissue atrophy
- Lymphadenopathy
- Gel diffusion
- Gel fracture
- Anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL)
If you are unfamiliar with the previously mentioned terminology and would like to learn more, please contact your surgeon.
For more information, please refer to your Directions for Use document received with your Motiva® product and our INFORMATION FOR THE PATIENT document.