Is Plastic Surgery Really Safe?
With the face of America a constantly changing one, people are seeking out plastic surgery in record numbers.
Everything from a little lift here and a tuck there to complete reconstruction of body parts is now possible, due to the increased awareness and skill involved in cosmetic surgery.
Improvements in technology and training are helping not only those who'd like to make minor aesthetic improvements to their appearance, but victims of illness and injury that may otherwise be permanently disfigured.
While it's true that in some cases, procedures have unwanted side effects, are performed by inexperienced doctors, or requested by patients with unrealistic expectations, a large majority of surgeries go off without a hitch.
In some cases, plastic surgery irrevocably changes lives.
The decision to have surgery should never be taken lightly, or done without considering all angles of the situation.
Many people avoid having plastic surgery because of a fear that surgery will go awry, or result in complications.
It is indeed true that when a patient needs any sort of operation, including cosmetic procedures, there is always a minimal risk that things will not go exactly as planned.
However, a patient who is relatively young, in good health, and does not have any history of chronic medical issues has a less than 1% chance of experiencing negative side effects to her overall health and well-being.
Those patients with weakened immune systems, anemia, low pain tolerance, addiction to drugs or alcohol, or a history of less than robust health will often have a more difficult and prolonged recovery process, but the discomfort is almost always temporary.
If the surgeon suspects his client may be in for a difficult recovery, he will always issue a warning in advance, simply to let her know what to expect following surgery.
A solution many doctors recommend is recuperation in a medical spa facility catering to post-operative patients.
These facilities are often found in charming vacation spots and offer 24-hour care and supervision in a relaxing, holiday-like atmosphere.
There, a client will rest and recuperate in a low-stress, secluded environment where pain can be managed and the embarrassment of appearing in public after the procedure is alleviated.
Depending on what type of work a patient has had done, he or she is likely to be confined to bed rest for three to seven days and will not be allowed to return to work for two weeks, providing an ideal time for a getaway.
A restful vacation also helps to combat depression, a common affliction during recovery.
Everything from a little lift here and a tuck there to complete reconstruction of body parts is now possible, due to the increased awareness and skill involved in cosmetic surgery.
Improvements in technology and training are helping not only those who'd like to make minor aesthetic improvements to their appearance, but victims of illness and injury that may otherwise be permanently disfigured.
While it's true that in some cases, procedures have unwanted side effects, are performed by inexperienced doctors, or requested by patients with unrealistic expectations, a large majority of surgeries go off without a hitch.
In some cases, plastic surgery irrevocably changes lives.
The decision to have surgery should never be taken lightly, or done without considering all angles of the situation.
Many people avoid having plastic surgery because of a fear that surgery will go awry, or result in complications.
It is indeed true that when a patient needs any sort of operation, including cosmetic procedures, there is always a minimal risk that things will not go exactly as planned.
However, a patient who is relatively young, in good health, and does not have any history of chronic medical issues has a less than 1% chance of experiencing negative side effects to her overall health and well-being.
Those patients with weakened immune systems, anemia, low pain tolerance, addiction to drugs or alcohol, or a history of less than robust health will often have a more difficult and prolonged recovery process, but the discomfort is almost always temporary.
If the surgeon suspects his client may be in for a difficult recovery, he will always issue a warning in advance, simply to let her know what to expect following surgery.
A solution many doctors recommend is recuperation in a medical spa facility catering to post-operative patients.
These facilities are often found in charming vacation spots and offer 24-hour care and supervision in a relaxing, holiday-like atmosphere.
There, a client will rest and recuperate in a low-stress, secluded environment where pain can be managed and the embarrassment of appearing in public after the procedure is alleviated.
Depending on what type of work a patient has had done, he or she is likely to be confined to bed rest for three to seven days and will not be allowed to return to work for two weeks, providing an ideal time for a getaway.
A restful vacation also helps to combat depression, a common affliction during recovery.
