What can go wrong with plastic surgey?

What can go wrong with plastic surgery

Risks and results of procedures are often independent of the physician's expertise. Find out what they are and how to minimize them

It is always valid to correct or improve some physical aspect that is affecting self-esteem. However, those who wish to undergo plastic surgery, be it reconstructive or aesthetic, need to be aware that the end result is not always the desired.

Even taking care to perform the procedure with an experienced plastic surgeon, sometimes the body reacts differently than expected, transforming the dream of a more beautiful body into a true aesthetic disaster.

"I always ask my patients whether they have come to me for a moment or if it has been a long time. Plastic can not be something for the moment. We need to assess whether the benefits will outweigh the risks. When they are not, I encourage people to think better, "says plastic surgeon Marcelo Wulkan, from São Paulo.

 About 30%, he says, do not come back because they thought better or because they found another professional who agreed to do the procedure without questioning it

Another common unexpected of plastic surgery is the accumulation of fluid in the liposuction region. This fluid, Wulkan explains, can be withdrawn in the office with the aid of a syringe or absorbed by the body in a few weeks. Already in the plastic ones made in the abdomen an unexpected effect very frustrating for the patient is the distortion in the navel.

"Any scar in the region of holes, such as the navel, can be smaller than usual. In addition, the navel may look irregular, "says the surgeon.

Here's how you can help reduce the risks of an unexpected result in plastic surgery:

• If you smoke, stop at least one month before the procedure

• If you are a woman, avoid the pill one month before surgery, especially if the procedure lasts longer 

than 4 hours (it increases the risk of deep venous thrombosis, a potentially fatal condition)

• Do not do cosmetic procedures such as exfoliation, deep peeling or dermabrasion before surgery

• If you take isotretinoin (for acne) stop with the medicine three months before surgery and only take it after 6 months of the procedure (the medication may impair healing in the postoperative period)

• It is important to be on stabilized weight to avoid the overdrive, especially if the surgery is performed on the belly, buttock or breasts

• If you want to get pregnant in the short or medium term, it is worth rethinking if it is not better to delay surgery for after six months after the end of breastfeeding

• Avoid sun before and after surgery, especially if it is done on the face. In the operated area, use filter with sun protection factor 30 (minimum)

• Do all the clinical exams requested by the doctor to know if you can undergo the procedure

• Only operate in hospitals or clinics that have support to act in emergencies

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