Risks and complications associated with a breast lift

• the breast implants if used
• permanent and noticeable scarring
• unevenly aligned nipples, mismatched breasts
• sores or numbness around the nipples
• rarely, death of tissue around the nipple and areola.

The risks involved with mastopexy with breast implants have received a lot of attention, but it is very unlikely that you would get breast cancer or arthritis solely caused by the breast implants. A detailed description of the complications along with further readings can be found at "www.fda.gov/oca/breastimplants/bitac.html". Additionally, there are risks associated with any surgery involving anesthesia, including complications such as bleeding, infection, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.

Perhaps the most common risks are the quality of healing and your acceptance of the resulting scars. With a breast lift, the most significant tradeoff for better-positioned breasts is the appearance and permanence of the surgical scars that may take some time before they flatten and become pale.

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