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submitted: Aug 22nd 2008 | by: ClareEisenman | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 432 | |

There are certainly risks in cosmetic plastic surgery. Within the last years the risks could be reduced so that serious complications happen in less than 1 percent of all patients. This is an excellent safety record and one of the reason is the increasing number of certified plastic surgeons and the big advances in technology and the development of new surgery techniques.

There are still risks remaining which can't be easily removed. Maybe the patient has a history of high or low blood pressure or other genetic diseases. Problems with the heart or the lungs can lead to complications. Cancer is a severe problem and still not curable in many cases. Obesity is a common problem that can lead to blood clots easily.

You need to inform your surgeon about all the details about your health condition. Are you suffering from general health diseases like diabetes or arthritis? What medications do you have to take frequently? Even a simple Aspirin taken frequently can cause problems and increase the risks.

Smoking is very bad. It increases the risk of infection dramatically. A study has shown a that smoking increases the risks by 1500% when having a face lift. You should stop smoking at least 2-3 weeks before and after the surgery to lower the chances for serious complications.

Maybe you are not the perfect candidate for a cosmetic surgery but that doesn't mean it is not possible. It just means that your risks increase. However, if you meet all the criteria of a non-ideal candidate you should change your lifestyle before you go under a cosmetic surgery.

There are ten times more women getting plastic surgery than men and the numbers are increasing. With so many surgeries performed there is always something happening that was not part of the plan. Liposuctions and breast augmentations are the most demanded surgery procedures, two procedures that have a high risk of blood loss and infection.

The problem of blood loss has also other complications. During the surgery the blood pressure could drop, the heart could start beating irregularly and there could be even a heart attack. Blood loss problems could even make a second surgery necessary.

After a surgery you may also have to take antibiotics for several days. This is to reduce the serious risk of infections which can ruin any success of a great surgery. Don't take this easy and take the antibiotics as instructed.

Although the statistics are very good, you still should remind yourself about the risk factors and how you can reduce them. A cosmetic surgery is still like any other surgery with side effects and complications.

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