The Dangers Of Plastic And Cosmetic Surgery
It was not always like that but today plastic surgery is quite safe. The mortality rate has dropped to about 1 in less than 60,000 cases. Less than 1 percent of the patients suffer from critical complications. The great safety record was not only achieved by big improvements in the used equipment and materials. Today plastic surgeons have to go through a certification process. Ongoing education in this field is the best protection against risks.
There are several dangers of plastic surgery though. There is a higher risk of blood clots in patients that are overweight, had a traumatic injury recently, have a problem with the heart, lungs or nervous system or have a history of cancer or having hormone problems.
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.
Beside the common risk factors, there is always something that can go wrong with a surgery. There are thousands of cosmetic surgeries performed each and every week. A liposuction is the most common surgery followed by breast implant surgery. Women have about ten times more surgeries than men.
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.
Infections are another reason when a plastic surgery goes wrong. Smokers have a much higher risk of infections. Antibiotics must be taken several days after a surgery to avoid the serious complications of an infection.
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.
