Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction Risks & Safety

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We encourage you to contact us with any questions or comments you may have. Please call our office or use the quick contact form below.

Office location:
Chattanooga
1616 Gunbarrel Road Suite 103
Chattanooga, TN
37421
Phone: (423) 826-8200

The decision to have breast reconstruction surgery is extremely personal. You'll have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable. Your plastic surgeon and/or staff will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedures you will undergo and any risks or potential
complications. The possible risks of breast reconstruction include, but are not limited to, bleeding, infection, poor healing of incisions, and anesthesia risks. You should also know that:

  • Flap surgery includes the risk of partial or complete loss of the flap and a loss of sensation at both the donor and reconstruction site.
  • The use of implants carries the risk of breast firmness (capsular contracture) and implant rupture.


Breast implants do not impair breast health. Careful review of scientific research conducted by independent groups such as the Institute of Medicine has found no proven link between breast implants and autoimmune or other systemic diseases.

Visit breastimplantsafety.org for current information.


*This website is for Informational Purposes only, and is not intended to provide medical advice.