The Potential risks of facial plastic surgery

Plastic surgery procedures are performed by professional and competent physicians. Along with the constant advances in knowledge, improvement of patient care and the ethical practice of medicine, the occurrence of complications of elective surgery is constantly reducing. To minimize some of the possible complications in any surgical procedure, every patient is encouraged to discuss any and all concerns with their physician before going into surgery. The patient must be talk with the physician, and understand about the benefits, risks, techniques, sedation, post operative care and cost of the appropriate treatment.

Every time you take medication, you incur some risk. Medicines are given to help people, but all medications can have side effects. Anesthesia is a medical technique that allows you to undergo surgery without experiencing pain, via the use of specific medications. Thanks to advances in the techniques used for anesthesia, your surgeon may decide to have you awake, drowsy or completely anesthetized. You will be given the safest form of anesthesia for your procedure. You must tell your physician and anesthesiologist about your personal health history, any allergies you have or medications that you have had reactions to, as these can affect the way your body reacts to anesthesia./p>

Some bleeding is normal with any surgical procedure. To minimize bleeding, you must avoid taking Aspirin (acetyl salicylic acid), and non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory agents (Motrin, Ibuprofen, etc.), for two weeks before surgery and one week after. These medications diminish your blood's ability to coagulate.

You must also stop smoking well in advance of your surgery. Smoking reduces the process of formation of new blood vessels in tissues – this is called vascularization, and slows the natural healing process of the skin. Your surgeon may recommend that you stop smoking one month before your surgery, and then to stop completely. Remember, some bleeding after surgery can be considered as completely normal. But inform your surgeon of any abnormal symptoms.

Some precautions must be taken for a prompt recovery. In order to take best care of you’re your post-operative recovery process and ensure its success, it is very important that you use protective sterile bandages. Lifting heavy things or children may affect the area of surgery. You must avoid any activity that increases the risk of hitting. Excessive physical activity can result in unnecessary swelling or bleeding. It is imperative that you follow the medical recommendations.

You will be given precise instructions for post-surgery surgical care. These may include medications to be taken orally and/or applied to reduce the potential risk of infection. Contact your physician immediately if you experience severe pain or excessive bleeding or heat in the surgical area.

Even a small change appearance can result in a significant modification of your image. It could happen that you have some difficulty adjusting to your new look. Because these changes can be dramatic and permanent, you must have a clear understanding of how surgery might make you feel. This literature will provide basic information about facial plastic surgery. But it cannot answer all your questions. Discuss all your expectations and concerns with your plastic surgeon.

It is important to approach facial plastic surgery as a serious medical procedure. Considering undergoing surgery is not the same as going to the beauty salon. You must realize that, just as with any other procedure, there is a physical recovery period. The body does not always react in predictable ways. After surgery, be ready for some swelling and bruising, which are natural post-operative responses of the body. Give yourself some time to accept the changes while the swelling decreases and you begin to recognize your appearance.

Plastic surgery must be considered as an art and not as an exact science. Results will depend, not only upon the skill and experience of the surgeon, but also on the age, health, skin texture, bone structure and healing capacity of your body. Sometimes the physical recover will take several weeks.

Fortunately, the vast majority of procedures meet the patient's expectations. Patients who have been professionally cared for, feel good about their results and maintain a positive image of themselves.

Dr. Espinosa thanks you for your trust in his medical practice. Be assured that Dr. Espinosa and his medical team will provide you with the best and safest patient care possible.