Cosmetic surgery has been in practice for over a century, but it really taken off and fully blossomed only in the recent decade, thanks to the advancements in plastic and cosmetic techniques with assured results.
So many people these days wish to have plastic/cosmetic surgery and do not hesitate to shell out large amounts to look good. Undoubtedly, plastic surgery can help you achieve the looks you've always dreamed of but at the same time it has the possibility to go wrong, making you look ugly.
Be it boob job, liposuction, tummy tuck or nose job, unfortunately the majority of surgeries can go wrong if not carried out correctly. Like any other surgery, it does come with some possible risks which can be catastrophic, permanent or in some cases even fatal.
For people who seek surgeries for sculpting their bodies in hope that it will magically transform their lives, an unsuccessful result can be greatly upsetting.
There are thousands of satisfied patients around the world who have had their appearance refined with the aid of cosmetic surgery procedures. At the same time, internet is flooded with examples where people have ruined their looks following failed plastic surgery procedures, ranging from botched nose jobs and face lifts to bad breast enlargements and dodgy liposuction.
Many A-list American personalities, including singers, actors and socialites, are popular for the bad cosmetic surgery done to them.
Reportedly, several celebrities and well-known people in the United States have become addicted to cosmetic surgery, going under the knife of plastic surgeon numerous times to have rhinoplasties (nose jobs), chemical face peel, eyelid surgery, cheekbone implants, breast augmentation or reshaping of body parts, among other procedures. Many of them have fallen victim to botched plastic surgery.
Like the celebrities, general population too takes plastic surgery as a way to enhance their looks. But most people do not realize the risks of makeover surgeries that often involve multiple wounds and anesthesia or sedation that expose patients to infection.
It is evident by looking at certain cases that cosmetic surgery can go terribly wrong and result in personal injuries and even deaths.
Let's have a look how plastic surgery can go wrong.
Like any other surgery, aesthetic surgery too carries serious risks including severe reactions to the anesthetic. While under anesthesia, brain damage can occur due to decreased blood circulation.
As mentioned before in the write-up, cosmetic surgery involves bruising and wounds that can lead to excessive blood loss. Excessive bleeding can lead to blindness in an eye lift surgery patient.
Those who have liposuction on their legs have an increased risk of developing blood clots that could be life-threatening.
The ugly-looking thick, red scars called hypertrophic scars, are a possibility following any specific plastic surgery.
Drug reaction, pigmentation, skin necrosis, implant rejection and nerve damage on the particular area are some of common complications that can occur during or after undergoing the specific cosmetic procedure.
A Word of Advice
Mentioned below are some safety tips for people who're considering cosmetic surgery:
Mentioned below are some safety tips for people who're considering cosmetic surgery:
1. Do a reasonable amount of research about the aesthetic clinics before zeroing down on one. Choose accredited clinic with a good reputation for your cosmetic job.
2. Avoid beauty salons as they could just have infrastructure but not the expertise and experience of a certified plastic surgeon essential for a successful surgery.
3. The results of the cosmetic surgery can be disappointing if not carried out by a skilled surgeon. So be very careful to select the plastic surgeon. Check the credentials of the surgeons and samples of their work. Try to find an expert surgeon who can help you choose the right beauty surgery.
4. Have a realistic understanding of the method and also the risks, failure and side-effects involved with your plastic surgeon. It is also very essential to discuss the immediate and long-term consequences associated with the surgery you choose for your body enhancement. Wrong selection of the cosmetic job can make you look monstrous and ugly.
5. It is always better to look into beauty treatments and body surgeries gone wrong, before going under the knife.