The pursuit of beauty may be exhausting, but today's plastic surgery has made it more accessible, and over recent years it has become one of the most popular plastic operations among women and men as well. With the development of medical and surgical techniques, the way has been paved for obtaining a slim body, a smaller nose, thicker hair, or more youthful skin. Despite this, plastic surgery, like other operations, carries some risks and drawbacks that may make some people hesitate before doing it.
This article will highlight some of the harms of plastic surgery and the risks of plastic surgery and how they can be avoided.
How do you avoid the dangers and risks of plastic surgery?
PLASTIC SURGERY SIDE EFFECTS
Plastic surgery is a double-edged sword, which carries many damages from plastic surgery on the physical, health, and psychological levels. In addition to its high cost, the process may be accompanied by some damages such as:
Pain associated with injections, or following surgery, may last for several weeks.
The results may come with frustrating and disappointing expectations and do not meet the patient’s perception, in addition to the appearance of some scars or the effects of the surgery not completely disappearing, and the matter may be exacerbated by the surgery causing some temporary or permanent deformities.
Some plastic procedures, such as Botox injections, fillers, and others, need to be repeated again at intervals to obtain the desired results.
Recent studies have indicated that some people have experienced bouts of depression and anger after undergoing plastic surgery, which requires psychological counseling.
PLASTIC SURGERY RISKS
Like any medical surgery, plastic surgery may cause some potential risks, which range from the dangers of simple cosmetic surgeries to the dangers of complex plastic surgeries. It may lead to death or permanent complications. Perhaps the most critical risks associated with plastic surgery are:
Bleeding, infection, infection of the wound or injection site.
Risks associated with anesthesia, as general anesthesia may cause some people to enter a temporary or permanent coma or develop blood clots, and it may rarely end in death, especially in patients with chronic health problems or obesity.
Numbness or tingling as a result of nerve death during surgery.
Fluid buildup under the skin wound swelling or bruising after surgery.
DISADVANTAGES OF PLASTIC SURGERY
Despite the many benefits of plastic surgery, plastic surgery still carries some negatives that must be taken into account before deciding to undergo surgery or plastic surgery, and the most important negatives of cosmetic surgery are :
- Addiction: It is worth noting that some cases that have undergone cosmetic surgeries have developed a state of addiction and obsession with plastic surgeries, with a constant feeling of loss of self-confidence, which prompts them to do new plastic surgeries to obtain a closer image of the ideal.
- The health and psychological risks associated with the previously mentioned plastic surgeries.
- Exorbitant material cost.
- Most plastic surgeries, especially complex ones, require a long recovery time.
COMPLICATIONS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
Like any other medical procedure or traditional surgery, the risks of plastic surgery may cause some health complications, some of which can be treated using medications, or other operations may be used to repair the damage.
Among the most important health complications that may follow plastic surgery are:
SEVERE BLEEDING
As with any surgery, plastic operations may be accompanied by bleeding, which is one of the most dangerous complications that may cause death if the patient is not treated immediately, and may cause anemia.
ALLERGY
Some patients suffer from allergic reactions to injection materials, or from the body's rejection of the transferred tissue, such as cases of skin transfers in burn injuries, or breast implants.
ANESTHESIA COMPLICATIONS
General or complete anesthesia may be accompanied by many complications such as entering a temporary or permanent coma, infection with pneumonia, a sudden drop in blood pressure, or strokes and heart attacks.
- Anesthesia complications during plastic surgery
NERVE DAMAGE
Permanent nerve damage and loss of feeling in the affected tissue is one of the most common complications of breast augmentation surgeries.
OTHER COMPLICATIONS
Thrombosis may cause pulmonary embolism and death.
Damage to internal organs may occur in operations such as liposuction.
Brain cell damage is due to insufficient blood supply to the brain.
Constant mood changes as a result of hormonal imbalance.
HOW TO AVOID THE RISKS OF PLASTIC SURGERY?
Being fully prepared for plastic surgery may avoid the risks or potential complications of the operation, and you must take into account some precautions that help the success of plastic surgery, the most important of which are:
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS
The patient must undergo comprehensive medical examinations to avoid any possible complications, and a complete file of the medical history and health problems must be prepared and submitted to the treating physician, with a list of the daily medications used.
Consult a doctor before plastic surgery
DOCTOR'S ADVICE
The patient should seek psychological support before and after the surgery if necessary. It is also advised to discuss everything related to the operation, its complications, and risks with the doctor.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID THE RISKS OF PLASTIC SURGERY
The reputation of the hospital, its equipment, and its medical team should be investigated.
Not rushing results, taking enough time for a full recovery, with periodic follow-up to the treating doctor and contacting him as soon as any complications or side effects occur.
Not trying any new technologies, and waiting until they are tried, evaluated, and approved.
Finally, you must make sure of your actual need for plastic surgery, and read about the process, and people's previous experiences before making a decision.
Comments
Post a Comment