Cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, like any procedure of this type, involves some risks and side effects. However, it has a relatively low rate of complications (when the surgery is performed by authorized medical clinics). What are the most common risks of cosmetic surgery?
The risk of affecting the patient's overall health is one of the most common complications. The surgery may cause infections, excessive bleeding, blood clots, pneumonia, increased sensitivity or paralysis.
Sometimes, the patient needs a second intervention, because of the unsatisfactory results.
Some risks are related to anesthesia (respiratory shock, allergic reactions, malignant hyperthermia, coma, death). The doctor must be informed about the medical history of the patient, taking all necessary measures to prevent the occurrence of any side effects.
Patients suffering from heart and lung problems or obesity are prone to higher risks during anesthesia.
Other side effects such as nerve injury, occurrence of hematoma and tissue dissection are usually the result of surgical errors. Make sure that your doctor is experienced enough.
It is very important for the patient to realize that the benefits of cosmetic surgery won't change radically his life and won't solve his problems. Not every surgery is successful and the success of such a procedure is very subjective.
Poor aesthetic results (including contour irregularities, asymmetries or visible scars) can be devastating for patients. Moreover, some people may be affected by pain, nerves injury or permanent paralysis.
There are some specific risks of cosmetic surgery, such as necrosis death (of epidermal cells), asymmetry (moderate or severe) - may require a second surgical intervention, numbness or tingling, folded skin, wrinkles and scars.
Women are more predisposed to develop complication, especially those who take oral contraceptives or follow hormone replacement therapies. Other factors that contribute to the occurrence of side effects are: the emotional and mental health of the patient, certain medications or supplements, the consumption of alcohol and tobacco.
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