Breast Implants and Galactorrhea
Galactorrhea is a very rare complication that follows breast augmentation. To date very few women have experienced galactorrhea as a side effect of surgery, however the risk of it occurring should still be expressed to individuals interested in undergoing breast augmentation.
Galactorrhea refers to the production of breast milk, beginning rather spontaneously following surgery. Women who have had children and produced breast milk are more likely to be at risk. Two common ways to treat galactorrhea are medication and to undergo another surgery to remove the breast implants (which means that you may not be compatible with breast augmentation or will have to wait to see if aging or other factors allows you to undergo surgery again at a later time). Usually, however, the condition corrects itself over time.
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September 11, 2011 at 9:30 pm, Soledad Garlick said:
Thanks. Nice post indeed. However have one query. Can you elaborate on difference between augmentation & enhancement? What are the long term side effects of breast enhancements through surgery? Lot of sites selling pills usually highlight the side effects of surgery. Is that true?
September 12, 2011 at 6:12 pm, alissa said:
Augmentation and enhancement are really the same things. However, the term enhancement can also mean refining particular undesirable aspects of the breast. Any surgery has its own set of risks and side effects, but they can be reduced by choosing a surgeon who is skilled and experienced. No matter what type of pill there is on the market today, nothing can achieve the dramatic and long lasting effects of breast augmentation.