Beauty Article

Thanks to television and movies
people are bewitched into believing that cosmetic surgery is a panacea as far as aesthetics are concerned. Women often fantasize about enhancing their appearance by having a breast lift or breast augmentation surgery. However
despite the glorification of cosmetic surgery
surgery of any kind has associated risks and complications that cannot be overlooked. Even though the results may seem alluring
patients must consider the possible risks. A tragic incident
which highlights this paradoxical situation
was the death of Olivia Goldsmith
an American novelist who died of anesthetic complications during plastic surgery.

Though cases like Olivia’s sad demise are extremely rare
the point is that the patient must understand that any surgery involves risk. The duty on the patient’s part is to ensure that he/she has complete knowledge of all possible risks and
thus
take necessary steps to circumvent such hazards. In general
a comprehensive pre-operative examination to determine your candidature
an expertly performed surgery
and proper post-operative care is enough to avert most common complications.

Some of the serious complications of plastic surgery are bad reaction to anesthesia
excessive blood loss
and blood clots that might block passage of blood through a blood vessel – potentially leading to a stroke. These complications are associated with major procedures like liposuction and abdominoplasty. Another possible complication of liposuction is fat embolism
where loosened fat may lodge into the lungs
potentially causing death. However
all such complications are highly unlikely.

Some people are at a higher risk of experiencing plastic surgery complications. For instance
smoking
having certain medications such as blood thinners
or having an ancestral trend of blood clots
brings you at a greater risk of facing complications. In general
plastic surgery is a safe and efficacious procedure with an excellent success rate. But since it’s a surgery
the patient must completely confirm his/her candidature by having an elaborate discussion with the surgeon
revealing facts about drug use
allergies
and the general living style.