Risks of Cosmetic Surgery

Aesthetic surgery involves a surgical procedure performed by an aesthetic plastic surgeon / to improve the "look" of a particular part of the body. Aesthetic surgery can not only improve the appearance, but also emotional and psychological effects. Procedures such as breast augmentation or lifting may have a big impact on the confidence level of a self-esteem and.

All forms of surgery are risky and aesthetic surgery is no exception. The first is the risk that the same intervention and the second is anesthesia.

The risks of plastic surgery vary according to person-to-person and plastic surgery procedures patients and surgeons opt for. The aspects and history associated with the health of patients who have immense significance. For example, patients suffering from certain diseases such as diabetes or strong smokers sensitive to the dangers of plastic surgery later on.

Although the risks or complications are very rare nowadays, serious risks and dangers of plastic surgery must be considered seriously. more information ...

Crawlers: Crawlers is a problem and while every effort will be made to minimize them, they still occur. This is more of a problem with ethnic minorities, thick scars, increased scars or "cheloids" are vulnerable because of their darker skins.

State: If you are a perfect health less, then there are no increased risks during surgery. If you have a history of heart disease or overweight, then you are at a greater risk of general anesthesia complications. These complications may take the form of a stroke due to high blood pressure or abnormal heart rhythm. However, these are still rare.

Infection: The risk of infection after aesthetic surgery is less than 1% and antibiotics drastically reduce this risk. However, in case of infection, it is very serious. People who smoke, take steroids or have certain vascular conditions are at greater risk. The longer your surgery lasts and the more blood you lose, the more likely it is an infection.

Excessive or unexpected bleeding (bleeding or hematoma): Bleeding is quite normal for a couple of hours after surgery and can sometimes lead to complications. Coagulation and its build up under the skin can be resolved in graphic appearance leading to a condition called hematoma, and the color of the overlying skin may be the blue or purple change. The area has suffered a peculiar pain, but pain gradually reduces in the shortest time. Our body's anti-coagulation mechanism begins to face the specific area and take back the accumulated blood again.

However, if the condition remains status quo and hematomas continue to grow, compress the surrounding tissue and interferes with the flow of oxygen through the blood circulates around this area. This can cause death of numbness, swelling, inflammation and skin. Immediate attention or perhaps surgery is needed to remove blood coagulated. In addition, the presence of hematoma may increase the risk of other problems such as infections, wound separation and necrosis. Although seams are loose for aesthetic surgery, it can lead to internal bleeding or an aneurysm. Such problems would require further surgical intervention.

Necrosis: It is a death of tissues due to insufficient supply of oxygen to the operated area. The risk is very rare in normal cosmetic surgeries but in plastic surgeries involving face lifts, breast reductions, tummy tucks, there is a possibility of Necrosis. It increases with sudden inflammation. Smokers are very prone to this possibility as blood vessel constriction and relatively less oxygen supply. It is generally treated in early stages by hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

 Anesthesia risks: (including shock, respiratory failure, drug or allergic reactions, cardiac arrest, coma, death)- risks due to use of anesthesia are very rare but nevertheless its hazards if occur are still there. The risks depend on the factors like healthiness and seriousness of surgery. Nausea is a common feature. Sore throat is also commonly experienced risk. The total risk factor of this type is generally very rare.

 Paralysis or less severe nerve damage: In very rare, extreme cases nerve damage can occur characterized by numbness and tingling sensation. Generally the nerve damage can last not more than 1 year. Weakness or paralysis of certain muscles may be experienced if a nerve related to muscle movement is impaired. It can be treated with reconstructive surgery.

 Unhealthy personal habits: Cigarette smoking is our biggest enemy. In face and neck lifting particularly, where large areas of skin are shifted from one location to another, the patient carries great risks for skin breakdown, lack of healing, infection and scarring if they continue to smoke at the time of surgery. Also, depending on the procedure, the smoking may add only a minor risk. However, if a patient has significant liver dysfunction, perhaps because of a long history of drinking or drug ingestion, then it is no-go for anesthesia.

 Need for secondary surgeries/dissatisfaction with results: Not every surgery is successful, and unlike most "medically necessary" surgery, the success of plastic surgery is quite subjective. Unsatisfactory aesthetic results (including contour irregularities, asymmetry, excessive or unfavorable scarring, etc.) can be disheartening or even devastating for some patients. Worse yet, the unluckiest of patients can be left with persistent pain, damage to vital tissues, or even nerve damage/localized paralysis.

 Psychological and Social risk: The potential adverse psychological and social effects of plastic surgery have a lot to do with a patient's pre-op expectations, and his or her pre-op mental and emotional state. It's important to understand that while plastic surgery can bring positive rewards, it will not change your life, your problems, or your relationships. It is also important to understand that there is no such thing as physical "perfection".

These  risks can be mitigated by doing your homework and becoming a very informed patient. Do not let price be the foremost determining factor in choosing a surgeon. Check credentials and references, and ask lots of questions.  Be sure that you go into surgery in the best health possible by taking care of yourself, and don't let your desire for the surgery overshadow any serious health considerations.

While the risks of plastic surgery do vary from one procedure to another, certain risks are common to all surgery, and some of the risks are grave. Only you can decide if it's worth it for you. Educate yourself.