Should this occur it usually does so with hours of the operation. It is not life threatenting but must be dealt with to be sure healing occurs properly. It is removed at surgery and bleeding controlled. If dealt with it will not affect the final result. Infection is a remote possibility with this surgery.
Patients receive intravenous antibiotics as the surgery begins and at the end of the operation.
Should an infection occur it is treated appropriately, but may require the removal of the implant on the infected size for adequate treatment. Another prosthesis can be reimplanted in 4 to 6 months. Again, this is a very rare complication. Sensory changes may occur but are usually temporary. However a permanent change may result, either diminished sensation, heightened sensation, or even a lack of sensation.