What percentage of BA ops result in complications?

Hi everyone.

I am coming around to making a decision about having my boobs done. Have found this forum brilliant.
On reading this section about various complications, it has made me slightly nervous. I just wondered if there are any stats to show what percentage of BA ops give rise to complications?
If anyone has any info regarding this I would find it very useful.
Thanks girls,
Lou x.

You could try asking James mcd. Not sure myself

I believe the complications rate is 24%
breaking it down (I don't know them all)
hematoma 3-4% will be dealt with straight away
infection is less than 1% will need a re op
permanent numbness 15% (includes lessening sensation)
other possible complications are: (I don't know the % as it can change)
Capsular Contracture (hardening of scar tissue around implant) - can happen at any time - can be corrected with 2nd surgery
Displacement - can be corrected
Keloid (heavy scar) - scar revision surgery
Rippling - can be major or minor depending on severity may need a re op
Seroma - can be corrected
Rupture - will need a re op - can happen any time
Symmastia - will need a re op
As you can see there are a few possible complications that may need correction should they occur, however most complications occur very quickly and with good aftercare with your clinic will correct these for you, but with CC and rupture you will only be covered by your clinic for the period of your aftercare, should they arise later you will have to pay. Most of the people who have had complications would still have had the surgery, it's just an unfortunate thing that even with the best surgeon in the world complications can still arise, but most can be rectified quite quickly.

Thanks for that very comprehensive answer misf1. It is quite daunting when considering all the things that can go wrong, but as long as they can be fixed its not the end of the world.
By the way I am off to Cyprus as well on Wed morning from East Midlands Airport. Where do u fly from?
Thanks again,
Lou x.

It is daunting hun but it's best to know all the risks before you start your boobie journey. I fly from Cardiff airport on wednesday afternoon :-)

Might see you in Cyprus if you are going to Paphos.
Enjoy your holiday, it is going to be hot!
Lou x.

I'll be in Protaras :-) am looking forward to it so much can't wait for some sun. Enjoy your hol too

misf1 wrote:I'll be in Protaras :-) am looking forward to it so much can't wait for some sun. Enjoy your hol too

oooh, let me know how it was. i was meant to be there for my honeymoon but it was cancelled due to the ash cloud and ended up in rhodes a month later.

kittie wrote:

misf1 wrote:I'll be in Protaras :-) am looking forward to it so much can't wait for some sun. Enjoy your hol too

oooh, let me know how it was. i was meant to be there for my honeymoon but it was cancelled due to the ash cloud and ended up in rhodes a month later.

Will do, am looking forward to a night or 2 in ayia napa as its not far away