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Although breast augmentation is a common and statistically safe procedure, there are still risks and complications that should be considered, and discussed with your surgeon prior to surgery. Below are a list of the most common risks involved with breast augmentation surgery..

• Capsule Contracture - This is the most common side effect of breast implant surgery. Capsule Contracture occurs when the scar or capsule around the breast implant starts to tighten, causing the implant and breast to harden.
• Infection - As with all surgery, infection is a risk with breast augmentation. Most infections can be treated with anti-biotics, however there are some cases where the implants will need to be removed.
• Nipple Sensation - Approximately 15% of women who have breast augmentation surgery experience permanent nipple numbness. This is cause by damage to the nerve that provides nipple sensation.
• Ruptures - Although not common, it is possible for breast implants to rupture. This is can be caused by damage to the implant from surgical instruments, compression during breast imaging, trauma or intense physical pressure on the implant, Capsular Contracture, wearing with age or overfilling during insertion.
• Breast Imaging - Breast implants can often make things more difficult when having a mammogram. Breast implants under the pectoral muscle conceal about 10% of breast tissue, while breast implants over the pectoral muscle conceal about 25% of breast tissue.
• Rippling - Rippling or wrinkling can occur when filling inside the implant moves around. Rippling can be less common in certain types of implants, including submuscular implants, smooth surface implants and silicon gel implants. Rippling is more visible on patients who have less breast tissue, muscle or thin skin.
• Breast Feeding - Women who have had their breasts augmented may experience some difficulty when breastfeeding. Surgically augmented breasts can often cause the nipples to become more or less sensitive than normal. When the breast begins to lactate, the patient may have exaggerated breast engorgement and experience pain, fever, and chills more intensely than normal.
• Displacement -

You can read more about Risks and Complications at the FDA's website.