Plastic Surgery Risk And Disadvantages

Although complications from plastic surgery are quite rare nowadays each person who is considering having this type of surgery done should make themselves aware of the possible risks of plastic surgery.

Plastic surgery complications can range from scarring to fatalities and the effects of surgery can sometimes be traumatizing to patients both physically and psychologically. Even though complications are uncommon it is important to keep plastic surgery dangers in mind.

The risks of plastic surgery will differ depending on the individual and the procedure they opt for.

Scarring is one of the most common risks that people considering plastic surgery should be aware of. Most surgeons will try to hide incision lines in places where they aren't noticeable, like under the crease of the breast in breast augmentation plastic surgery and in the hairline in facial plastic surgery, but most surgeries will still result in permanent scarring.

Bleeding, infection and hematomas are possible after surgery, but if these complications are caught early on they can usually be treated.

Nerve damage is a serious complication that people considering plastic surgery must be aware of. Some people who undergo plastic surgery will lose feeling in the area that was operated on while others may experience problems moving muscles in the area where the surgery was performed.

Obviously the type of procedure will determine the risks that are involved. Breast augmentation risks include sensory damage around the operation site, discoloration of the skin, tissue necrosis, asymmetry, infection, formation of scar tissue, and allergic reactions to sedation. Facial plastic surgery, on the other hand, can lead to noticeable tissue damage, unnatural looking features and premature aging.

Not only will the procedure determine the risks involved but so will the individual. Smokers, people with diabetes, heart conditions and certain allergies are more likely to experience complications that other people can avoid.

Before you undergo plastic surgery it is important to have blood tests and a physical done to ensure that you are a good candidate for surgery. In addition you should make sure to look into the procedure you are considering and learn about the risks involved so that you can be as prepared inside and out for your transformation.

Some patients have serious reactions to the anesthesia or sedation used during surgery. Most anesthetic complications occur with general anesthesia.

Possible complications:

* abnormal heart rhythm
* airway obstruction
* blood clots
* brain damage
* death
* heart attack
* malignant hyperthermia
* nerve damage
* stroke
* temporary paralysis

Cosmetic surgery, like any procedure, carries with it some degree of risk. Complications are rare, but they do occur. Modern procedures have greatly diminished most risks. However, these complications might be enhanced if you have certain health conditions, such as diabetes.

In order to curtail these risks, it is important that you choose an experienced plastic surgeon that has a proven track record of success with minimal complications. The surgeons we have chosen to be a part of The Cosmetic Surgery Directory are committed to using the latest technology to ensure your safety.

What are the disadvantages for plastic surgery?

You may choose an inexperienced doctor, or like some have, with a dentist that has been trained to do minor surgeries (I'm not joking, this has happened and people have died). The scars may not heal properly or may not heal at all. They may have trouble stopping the bleeding, the scars may be crooked, you may turn out looking nothing like you planned to, you may become addicted to the surgeries. Make sure you have a licensed plastic surgeon with experience. Do your research. Don't go for cheap when you're having any kind of surgery. You could die!!

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Secret of Cosmetic Surgery:: Wrinkles VS Laser Facelifts

Wrinkles, wrinkles everywhere, not a smooth spot to be seen. Yes, liberties were taken from an exceptional poem, however, it may seem like your once smooth skin has been replaced with well worn leather. How on earth do you combat time and experience with a more youthful appearance? First you must keep in mind how wrinkles come to be.

Well, if your grandparents have more wrinkles than some people, heredity plays a big part in your appearance. Exposure to the sun is also a prime cause of wrinkling. If your job or extracurricular activities keep you in the sun for prolonged periods of time, your chances of developing wrinkles becomes greater. Do not forget about smoking either, this habit prematurely ages you in ways beyond a few wrinkles.

There are really two types of wrinkles: fine lines - these are wrinkles that are on the surface of the skin; and deep furrows - laugh lines and crows feet are good examples of this type of wrinkle.

There are several options for either reducing the "appearance" of fine lines and wrinkles. Or if you would like a complete face lift, surgeries are available to resurface your face. One such method of removing the deep furrows caused by time and sun exposure is a laser facelift.

Laser resurfacing uses lasers like the carbon dioxide and erbium lasers. Passing these instruments over the areas to be treated several times will eventually reach the middle of the dermas. The natural collagen production is stimulated under this procedure. The production of collagen tightens sagging skin and wrinkles. This type of treatment may have to occur over several procedures to enhance benefit.

The person receiving this laser procedure is under conscious sedation. Medication is given through an IV that will calm and help ease pain. In addition there topical creams that are meant to anesthetize the patent, as well as the use of local injections of a numbing agent.

It may take up to months for the skin to heal from this procedure. Also, a laser face lift may cause permanent changes in the coloration of your skin as well as scarring. However, there are newer laser procedures that heal faster and only treat the wrinkled areas instead of the whole face. But, as with traditional laser resurfacing, several procedures may be needed to experience the full benefit of a laser procedure.
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