Individual risk for top surgery will depend on general health, age, and other characteristics, but you can take steps to reduce chances of complications:

• Make sure to discuss any comorbidities and your health history with your surgeon
• Make sure you discuss your desired outcome with your surgeon
• Follow pre- and post- op instructions carefully
• Stop smoking completely 3 weeks before surgery

In general, the risks of surgery are relatively small.Read more about safety and complications.