How Safe

How Safe Are Cosmetic Procedures?

For most people considering a cosmetic procedure, whether they're thinking about a non-surgical or surgical one, they have several questions on their mind, such as...

• How will I look afterwards?
• Will I have to take time off from work?
• What will the costs be?
• How do I find the right plastic surgeon to help me achieve the look I desire?
• How safe is this procedure?

It's important to know what the risks of complications are for any cosmetic procedure you choose. I advise my patient to keep this risk level in perspective with the rest of their lives (for example, most of us drive cars, go swimming, use sharp knives in our kitchens, climb ladders, and more...knowing that there is a certain risk of accidents).

Last year 8,793,943 women and men had cosmetic procedures to improve their appearance. That's almost 9 million people - an increase of almost 1.4 million from the year 2000! And the overwhelming majority of those procedures were successful without any complications.

To optimize your health and safety with any cosmetic procedure you do, make sure that:

1. Your surgeon is properly trained and is Board Certified and in good standing;
2. the surgical facility where you have your surgery done conforms to the latest safety standards;
3. your surgeon knows about any medicine or drugs you are taking and has your full medical history...this information is particularly important if you have had any circulation disorders or problems with your heart, lungs or blood clots;
4. the surgical facility will use trained, licensed professionals to administer and monitor your anesthesia, and your recovery immediately following the procedure.