Breast Implants Talk

You may need non-surgical treatments or reoperations (including removal of your implant) to treat any of these local complications. Potential local complications include, but are not limited to:

. Asymmetry
. Inflammation/irritation
. Breast pain
. Malposition/displacement
. Breast tissue atrophy
. Necrosis
. Calcification/calcium deposits
. Nipple/breast sensation changes
. Capsular contracture
. Palpability/visibility
. Chest wall deformity
. Ptosis
. Delayed wound healing
. Redness/bruising
. Extrusion
. Rupture/deflation
. Galactorrhea
. Scarring
. Granuloma
. Seroma
. Hematoma
. Unsatisfactory style/size
. Iatrogenic injury/damage
. Wrinkling/rippling
. Infection, including Toxic Shock Syndrome

Source: FDA Breast Implant Consumer Handbook – 2004