Every form of surgery carries a standard set of risks that will always be present, regardless of your surgeon's skill. Outside of general surgery risks, breast implants do carry their own unique set of risks: capsular contractur, implant deflation (ruptures), symmastia, necrosis, and changes in nipple and or breast sensitivity.

To learn about breast augmentaiton risks, you should speak directly with a board certified, licensed surgeon in your area.

Scar tissue that normally forms around an implant and then squeezes or tightens the implant. There are four different levels of capsular contracture: grade I (breast is soft and looks natural) to grade IV (breast becomes painful, hard, and visually abnormal).

Your surgeon will prescribe antiobiotics to help prevent an infection from occurring. If one occurs, it will usually show up with a few days to a week after your surgery

Saline implants are generally considered the safest implant currently available, primarily because they use a saltwater mixture for filler. However, silicone implants have undergone more testing and research than any other medical device. You should speak directly with your surgeon to learn about the safety differences between silicone and saline.