Plastic Surgery Benefits and Risks
In 2009 there were around 10 million cosmetic surgeries performed in the United States, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
These surgeries were tracked by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery where they noticed a 47% increase in cosmetic surgeries since 1997.
Botox ranked #1 as the most popular non-surgical procedure and breast augmentation was most popular in the surgical category.
There are both physical and emotional benefits to having some cosmetic procedures done.
It really does not matter what part of the body the surgery takes place, it usually serves as a huge self-esteem builder.
Most people who opt for cosmetic surgery as a last resort do so in an attempt of correct or alter a body part that may have caused them some embarrassment.
Surgeries such as breast augmentation can be beneficial for relieving someone of back pain they suffer and it can enhance a person's appearance.
Some say that improving a person's appearance through cosmetic surgery can have a domino effect and spill over to other areas of a person's life whereby they are more efficient at work, with their health need, and in relationships.
Some women athletes, fitness model, and body builders have been known to undergo breast augmentation surgery in order to reduce their breast size in order to achieve their minimum body fat percentage.
Considerations in Plastic Surgery Before having plastic surgery the patient usually undergoes an analysis, which determines if they are a good candidate for surgery, the following are things that are taken under consideration before a person has plastic surgery: •Emotional health •Physical health •Mental health •Prior surgeries •Current medications Risks with Plastic Surgery There is a risk that goes into having any type of surgery.
The following is a list of some risks associated with plastic surgery.
•Bleeding-Bleeding in normal for most surgery even hours after it is over, in those cases where clotting occurs under the skin (hematoma), it can be stiff in appearance and feel and have a purple or blue color.
If it continues to grow it can lead to skin death •Scarring- is very common and can become hard around the edges.
•Nerve damage-very rare and is categorized by numbness and a tingling sensation •Reactions to Anesthesia-very rare and nausea is usually common Plastic surgery is a personal decision and it is up to the person having the surgery to make sure they do their homework on the surgery they will be having.
Making sure, you go with a board-certified, reputable doctor who will offer a consultation at the beginning is the first step.
Making a wise and sound decision will be beneficial for a more successful outcome.
These surgeries were tracked by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery where they noticed a 47% increase in cosmetic surgeries since 1997.
Botox ranked #1 as the most popular non-surgical procedure and breast augmentation was most popular in the surgical category.
There are both physical and emotional benefits to having some cosmetic procedures done.
It really does not matter what part of the body the surgery takes place, it usually serves as a huge self-esteem builder.
Most people who opt for cosmetic surgery as a last resort do so in an attempt of correct or alter a body part that may have caused them some embarrassment.
Surgeries such as breast augmentation can be beneficial for relieving someone of back pain they suffer and it can enhance a person's appearance.
Some say that improving a person's appearance through cosmetic surgery can have a domino effect and spill over to other areas of a person's life whereby they are more efficient at work, with their health need, and in relationships.
Some women athletes, fitness model, and body builders have been known to undergo breast augmentation surgery in order to reduce their breast size in order to achieve their minimum body fat percentage.
Considerations in Plastic Surgery Before having plastic surgery the patient usually undergoes an analysis, which determines if they are a good candidate for surgery, the following are things that are taken under consideration before a person has plastic surgery: •Emotional health •Physical health •Mental health •Prior surgeries •Current medications Risks with Plastic Surgery There is a risk that goes into having any type of surgery.
The following is a list of some risks associated with plastic surgery.
•Bleeding-Bleeding in normal for most surgery even hours after it is over, in those cases where clotting occurs under the skin (hematoma), it can be stiff in appearance and feel and have a purple or blue color.
If it continues to grow it can lead to skin death •Scarring- is very common and can become hard around the edges.
•Nerve damage-very rare and is categorized by numbness and a tingling sensation •Reactions to Anesthesia-very rare and nausea is usually common Plastic surgery is a personal decision and it is up to the person having the surgery to make sure they do their homework on the surgery they will be having.
Making sure, you go with a board-certified, reputable doctor who will offer a consultation at the beginning is the first step.
Making a wise and sound decision will be beneficial for a more successful outcome.