What complications have patients reported after breast mesh implantation?

Complications tied to breast procedures involving surgical mesh have been reported by patients, with both likelihood and cause varying based on health factors, surgical technique, and the type of mesh used. The FDA has stated that this mesh hasn't been shown to be safe and effective for breast surgery use.

Infection is often reported as a complication, with symptoms that can include redness, swelling, drainage, and fever. Some infections clear with antibiotics, while others demand hospitalization or surgery to remove the mesh or breast implant.

Other complications reported with some frequency include:

• Seroma, fluid buildup near the surgical site that may require aspiration or other procedures
• Chronic pain related to nerve irritation, scar tissue, or inflammation lasting months or years
• Delayed wound healing, such as slow-closing incisions or separation of the wound
• Mesh exposure or extrusion through the skin, typically requiring further surgery
• Capsular contracture, resulting in breast firmness, distortion, or pain
• Mesh migration, which can lead to asymmetry, loss of support, or revision surgery
• Tissue necrosis, occurring rarely when blood flow reduction causes tissue death

Cosmetic changes and emotional effects such as anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of life from repeat surgeries have also been reported. The FDA has required updated labeling for several BD mesh products but has not concluded that breast mesh directly causes these complications.

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