The Dangers Of Plastic And Cosmetic Surgery
There are certainly risks in cosmetic plastic surgery. Within the last years the risks could be reduced so that serious complications happen in less than 1 percent of all patients. This is an excellent safety record and one of the reason is the increasing number of certified plastic surgeons and the big advances in technology and the development of new surgery techniques.
There are still risks remaining which can’t be easily removed. Maybe the patient has a history of high or low blood pressure or other genetic diseases. Problems with the heart or the lungs can lead to complications. Cancer is a severe problem and still not curable in many cases. Obesity is a common problem that can lead to blood clots easily.
What else plays a role? If your general health condition is good then your risks are lower. If you have any diseases like diabetes, arthritis or a heart disease for example you are at higher risk. You should disclose all health conditions to your surgeon.
Smoking is very bad. It increases the risk of infection dramatically. A study has shown a that smoking increases the risks by 1500% when having a face lift. You should stop smoking at least 2-3 weeks before and after the surgery to lower the chances for serious complications.
Maybe you are not the perfect candidate for a cosmetic surgery but that doesn’t mean it is not possible. It just means that your risks increase. However, if you meet all the criteria of a non-ideal candidate you should change your lifestyle before you go under a cosmetic surgery.
There are ten times more women getting plastic surgery than men and the numbers are increasing. With so many surgeries performed there is always something happening that was not part of the plan. Liposuctions and breast augmentations are the most demanded surgery procedures, two procedures that have a high risk of blood loss and infection.
Sometimes it is the anesthesia that can cause problems and the doctor may have to insert a tube. Blood loss is another big problem. There is always bleeding but excessive bleeding can lead to lower blood pressure during the surgery and to irregular heart beat and even heart attacks. After the surgery it could lead to another surgery.
After a surgery you may also have to take antibiotics for several days. This is to reduce the serious risk of infections which can ruin any success of a great surgery. Don’t take this easy and take the antibiotics as instructed.
The statistics seem to proof the fact that plastic surgery is very safe. It is indeed but never forget that it is not only the surgeon who can do things wrong but many of the risk factors are caused by you. Don’t risk the results of a great cosmetic surgery by working against yourself.