The first thing that usually comes to mind about plastic surgery is looking better than before.  More and more people are turning to plastic surgery in hopes of being flawless. Less common, however, is considering the dangers involved.

In the pursuit of perfection, people can experience various negative side effects –  from developing unwanted scarring to emotional trauma.  In order to avoid the dangers involved, it’s essential to understand them.  Here are some of the most common risks involved with undergoing a cosmetic procedure.

Surgical Issues

Not everyone is an ideal candidate for plastic surgery.  Some patients experience severe complications like Implant rejection and even nerve damage.

People who smoke may be more prone to a complicated healing process in addition to potential respiratory failure.

In addition to the risk of your body not taking well to surgery, there’s also always a chance for human error.  Surgeons are still human, and mistakes can happen. This is why you want to ensure that you research the best possible doctor for the job.

Unexpected Medical Costs

Plastic surgery doesn’t come cheap.  Depending on where you get your surgery done, it can cost you upwards of tens of thousands.  In addition to the surgery cost, however, additional costs can arise.

If you need to take additional time off of work you’ll lose wages.  There’s also a chance of experiencing unpleasant side-effects which could result in requiring further surgery.  Make sure that if you are going to have plastic surgery done, that you have enough savings aside to cover any additional costs that may come up.  Otherwise, you could find yourself in a mountain of unpaid medical bills.

Emotional Trauma

Some patients put such pressure on themselves to be perfect following their procedure that after it’s done, they’re not satisfied.  When they realize they don’t look or feel any better than they did before having surgery, it can cause serious emotional repercussions.

In some countries, patients are required to talk to a psychologist before getting plastic surgery done to avoid emotional breakdowns.

Physical Pains

It’s not uncommon for patients to complain of physical pains that didn’t exist before following a surgery.  They may also experience negative reactions to their medication.

It’s essential that if you do get plastic surgery done that you plan enough time off of work to be able to rest and recover.  Otherwise, you may cause complications down the road.

Allergic Reactions

Sometimes patients have adverse reactions to their meds or materials inserted in their body during the surgery.  They may experience nausea, vomiting or inflammation.

It’s crucial that you alert your surgeon of any allergies you suffer from before going into surgery.

Otherwise, you risk losing even more time going through the recovery process.