Plastic surgery is a medical cosmetic procedure designed to enhance appearance or correct physical defects. While it can improve appearance and self-esteem, it also carries potential risks and harms.
More and more people are turning to cosmetic procedures to enhance their appearance. While you may be aware of the potential for these procedures, you also need to be aware of the potential side effects.
- Infection and Bleeding:
Surgery can cause infection and bleeding. Infections may require antibiotics, while bleeding may require further medical intervention.
- Anesthetic Reactions:
Plastic surgery typically requires general or local anesthesia. Anesthesia may cause allergic reactions, breathing difficulties, and low blood pressure.
- Surgical Failure:
Surgery may fail, necessitating repeat surgery or revision surgery. Reasons for surgical failure include improper surgical technique, infection, and bleeding.
- Scarring:
Surgery may leave scars, especially on visible areas such as the face and neck. The size and shape of the scars depend on the type and location of the surgery.
- Sensory and Motor Functional Disturbances:
Surgery may affect sensory and motor function, especially in areas such as the face and neck. Sensory and motor impairments may persist for months or years.
- Psychological Issues:
Plastic surgery may cause psychological problems, such as anxiety, depression, and decreased self-esteem. These problems may persist for months or years.
Therefore, before considering plastic surgery, one should carefully consider the risks and benefits of the procedure and discuss them in detail with their doctor. The doctor should provide comprehensive information, including the risks, expected outcomes, and alternative treatment options. Furthermore, patients should choose an experienced and qualified surgeon and follow the surgeon's advice regarding preoperative and postoperative care.
More Serious Consequences:
- Postoperative Infection:
If the surgeon performs the procedure improperly, bacteria and viruses may enter the body, causing postoperative infection and symptoms such as local redness, swelling, pain, and pus discharge.
- Scarring:
If the surgeon performs the procedure improperly or provides inadequate postoperative care, scarring may occur, affecting the patient's appearance.
- Nerve Damage:
If a doctor makes a mistake during a risky surgery, they could damage the relevant nerves, resulting in symptoms such as facial paralysis, slurred speech, and, in severe cases, facial paralysis.