Nipple surgery can disrupt the milk duct system and lead to breastfeeding complications. However, breastfeeding is already challenging for many patients with nipple inversion. Freeing the nipple can make it easier for babies to latch onto the breast. If you’ve had nipple surgery and would like to breastfeed, the best advice is to try. Working with a lactation specialist can help many women successfully breastfeed, even those with nipple inversion or a history of breast or nipple surgery.
Capsular contracture, which develops when scar tissue forms around an implant. With this condition, patients feel pain and notice a hardening of breast tissue. This type of scarring can also cause an implant to rupture.
Symmastia, in which migration of the implants or improper positioning makes it look like the breasts are joined in the middle of the chest.
Breasts that look asymmetrical. This may have been caused by implant malposition, and was immediately obvious after surgery. It can also be the result of implants that were properly placed but have moved from their original location.
Implants whose outlines are clearly visible or have developed a “rippling” appearance.
Implants that have ruptured.