Record numbers of women being left in agony after having breast implants
RECORD numbers of women are finding their false breasts a real pain, a watchdog has revealed.
The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency has logged dozens of cases of boob job patients left in agony.
Some report severe aching as a result of surgery. Others are in agony from an awkward posture. Pain can also be triggered from side-effects such as leaky implants or skin tightness.
Other recorded problems include implant rupture and capsular contracture, where scar tissue causes the breast to turn rock hard.
Plastic surgeons warn oversized implants are more likely to cause women discomfort.
In total, the MHRA received 48 reports of pain as a result of breast implants in 2018.
It is more than five times higher the nine recorded in 2015.
Nearly 8,000 ops were carried out last year by registered private surgeons, according to the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
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Nora Nugent, a consultant plastic surgeon and a BAAPS council member, said boob jobs had a high satisfaction rating.
She added: “It should only be undertaken when the woman understands the long-term effects and risks.
“Choosing an implant that is not too large can help reduce the effects of stretch and weight on breast tissue over time.
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