Richmond, VA Plastic surgery is an advanced technique involving reconstruction, restoration of the lost tissue, or alteration of the human body. It is divided into two main types:
- Reconstructive surgery: This type of surgery aims to reconstruct and improve body function.
- Cosmetic surgery: This surgery aims at improving the appearance of the body.
Risks associated with plastic surgery:
- Infection:
After plastic surgery, a patient needs to be careful to reduce the risk of the spread of infection. It is the least ordinary negligence done by the doctor or nurses during surgery or postoperative care. Patients who undergo breast augmentation surgery are at a high risk of getting an infection as it may cause cellulitis. If the infection spreads to the internal organs and becomes severe, it requires immediate treatment with antibiotics to decrease further complications and minimize the microorganism causing infection.
- Reaction to anesthesia:
Anesthesia affects many body functions, such as blood flow, heart rate, rhythm, and blood pressure. Giving anesthesia to a patient while performing cosmetic surgery increases the risk of having lung infections, stroke, and heart attacks. If the dose of anesthesia is not adequate, the patient might wake up during the surgery, which gives the patient an uncomfortable sensation and pain.
- Nerve damage:
During breast augmentation, there is a potential risk of causing nerve damage; if the nerve gets damaged while doing surgery, the patient experiences numbness after the surgery or experience a change in sensation, especially around the nipple region.
- Hematoma:
Hematoma means collecting the blood outside the vessel, which resembles a large bruise. It is the most common risk associated with a facelift but can also occur during breast augmentation. Treatment requires additional surgery to drain the blood.
- Seroma:
When the vessels ruptured during the surgery, the sterile body fluids collected beneath the skin results in seroma, which causes swelling and pain. It is the most common complication during a tummy tuck. Seroma causes infection, and it often requires draining the serum with a needle.
- Blood loss:
Uncontrolled blood loss results in a decrease in blood pressure, which can cause hypovolemic shock, and if the blood loss is extreme, it can lead to death. Blood loss can occur if a vessel ruptures, traumatic accidents, and more.
- Scarring:
Cosmetic surgery aims to improve the appearance of a patient. But in some cases, the outcomes may turn against the patient and result in scarring.
Any kind of surgery has some degree of risk. Before opting for plastic surgery, ensure to talk to a doctor about all the possible outcomes and side effects associated with plastic surgery.
