Complications of Breast Reconstruction Surgery for Breast Cancer.
Complications can arise with any surgery.
Bleeding and infection are risks of any surgical procedure, including breast reconstructive surgery. However, for breast reconstruction the chances of these creating a significant problem are small. The remaining complications discussed are specific to the type of procedure performed. Implants can become infected which usually necessitates their removal. Implants can also become hard and deformed secondary to excessive scarring, but this is rare.