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| Cosmetic Surgery & You |
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| Your health is of prime importance when considering this treatment.
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You should have positive frame
of mind and realistic expectations.
You should realize that miracles do not happen
overnight and this treatment will not change your appearance
completely without taking a fortune from you. But if the surroundings
around you are stressful and unfavorable then you should consider
postponing the surgery so that they will benefit you the maximum.
You should be able
to afford the treatment and have sufficient time available
This treatment isn't covered by health insurance.
So you should be well prepared since the costs vary depending
on the procedure performed and may range from a couple hundred
dollars to several thousand dollars. The procedures and your
recovery also take time so a lot of time should be available
for optimum recovery.
Be aware of the risks associated with the surger
The risks associated with cosmetic surgery are same as
with normal surgery. Before undergoing the operation you should
be fully aware of particular risks associated with the operation.
You should also keep in mind that the results may not be what
you anticipated.
The possible risks are
You are at higher risk of developing such complications
as heart attack stroke, pneumonia, and blood clots in the legs
or lungs if you have a history of diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
obesity or lung disease. Also there are usual surgical risks
apart from the usual risk of dissatisfaction.
Other possible surgical complications include:
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A drop
in body temperature (hypothermia) that can result during
long operative procedures |
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There can be an accumulation of clear fluid beneath
the wound (seroma), which may need to be drained with
a needle |
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You may experience nausea, dizziness and excessive pain
which may require admission to a hospital if following
an office-based procedure |
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Numbness and tingling may be felt which sometimes may
be permanent |
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Skin breakdown may occur that is a separation from healthy
skin, which needs to be surgically removed - caused by
poor blood circulation, particularly if you smoke |
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A collection of blood beneath the closed incision (hematoma),
which may have to be surgically removed |
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Infection at the site of the incision, which may require
additional surgery and leave bigger scars |
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Uneven or lumpy appearance (asymmetry), which may be
permanent and require additional surgery to correct. |
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Significant bleeding which may require a transfusion. |
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