Complications in cosmetic surgery: Risks to be aware of
Besides the benefits, cosmetic surgery also has many potential risks and serious complications that need to be carefully considered and paid attention to by people.
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| In recent years, cosmetic surgery has become a popular trend, with many people looking to improve their appearance to boost their self-confidence. |
The most common complications of cosmetic surgery
One of the most common complications is an adverse reaction to anesthesia. Improper anesthesia can lead to problems such as respiratory failure or shock.
Additionally, infection is also a major threat, which can occur if surgical instruments are not properly sterilized or if good care is not taken during recovery.
According to medical experts, each type of cosmetic surgery has its own risks. For example, in breast augmentation surgery, there may be leakage or rupture of the implant.
During liposuction surgery, there is a risk of blood clots forming, blocking blood vessels, and even endangering life. These complications are not only painful but also seriously affect the patient's health and psychology.
Many people after cosmetic surgery may experience scarring problems, especially in sensitive areas such as the face or chest.
Furthermore, the surgical results are not always as expected. Many patients feel disappointed with their post-operative appearance, leading to depression or anxiety.
One of the main causes of complications is choosing a doctor who does not have enough expertise and experience. Finding a cosmetic facility of unknown origin or with prices too low compared to the market can lead to wrong decisions and serious consequences.
Prof. Dr. Tran Thiet Son, Department of Plastic Surgery (Bach Mai Hospital), Chairman of the Hanoi Plastic Surgery Association, said that complications in cosmetic surgery are common when cosmetic techniques are not performed by professionally trained doctors and are not performed at licensed facilities. These complications tarnish the image of the cosmetic industry.
"Any intervention carries risks. In cosmetic surgery, common complications are infection, deformity, deformation in the cosmetic location, bleeding and the most dangerous is death," Professor Son added.
According to statistics from the Vietnam Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the rate of complications is 14%, equivalent to 25,000 - 35,000 cases out of a total of about 250,000 people undergoing cosmetic surgery each year.
Medical facilities have recently recorded many cases of cosmetic complications as a result of these "underground" spas, mostly due to the psychology of wanting cheap prices, believing in "sweet" enticements online, and then "losing money and getting sick".
108 Central Military Hospital has just admitted a 44-year-old female patient to the emergency room after receiving an anesthetic injection for nose filler injection at an illegal cosmetic facility.
The patient was diagnosed with grade III anaphylaxis to Lidocaine and was treated simultaneously with both anaphylaxis and local anesthetic poisoning protocols, using vasopressor adrenaline and 20% lipid emulsion along with other emergency resuscitation measures.
Doctor Nguyen Tien Son, Emergency Department, 108 Central Military Hospital said that in the above case, the patient was fortunate to receive proper, timely and active emergency care, thus avoiding unfortunate consequences.
At the Department of Plastic Surgery, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital, the number of emergency cosmetic surgery complications also tends to increase.
At the Center for Plastic Surgery and Reconstruction, National Burn Hospital, Dr. Tong Hai, Head of the Department of Microsurgery and Reconstruction, said that the Center has recently recorded cases of patients coming for treatment after experiencing cosmetic complications.
Patients fall into two main groups.
The first group is cases where the service is used by amateur doctors or inexperienced doctors who do not screen for complications.
Group two are cases performed at spas, beauty salons, not clinics, performed by staff who are not doctors or medical staff. This group often leaves behind consequences that are difficult to overcome.
Dr. Hai said he was very concerned because some complications could leave long-term consequences for patients, affecting not only their health but also their psychology and quality of life.
Accordingly, many patients come with a state of panic and anxiety when they have a stroke. Having to undergo treatment is not only costly but also psychologically damaging to the patient.
The reality is that cosmetic surgery, like any type of surgery, carries risks. Cosmetic procedures can lead to complications ranging from unsatisfactory, unnatural results to scarring and even death.
In addition to the general risks of surgery, according to Dr. Hai, complications related to anesthesia are the leading cause of death in cosmetic surgery. The risk is very small but still exists, and that is why patients need to choose reputable facilities to perform cosmetic surgery.
How to have beautiful and safe surgery
To perform safe cosmetic surgery, experts recommend that customers should go to licensed clinics, cosmetic centers, cosmetic hospitals, and general hospitals with cosmetic departments - where there are highly specialized doctors and modern equipment.
These facilities are often required to adhere to strict safety regulations. These hospitals are often staffed with professional doctors and are able to handle complications if they arise.
People should also consult with a cosmetic surgeon. The surgeon can advise on the options and risks, and help determine which procedure is best suited to each person’s needs and health status.
At the same time, learn about the main effects of drugs, chemicals, and implant materials when introduced into the body, their unwanted side effects, risks, and possible complications. (Pay attention to ingredients that can cause common allergic reactions, place of manufacture, expiration date, etc.).
First of all, doctors must be formally trained with a university degree, have a practice certificate, need to study advanced specialties (CKI, CKII, Master, PhD), have experience and enough practice time of 36 months (if working in the private sector) and work in a hospital, need to have doctors to guide and ensure.
Proficiently perform professional skills, have professional ethics, comply with medical ethics, protect patients, and continuously update specialized knowledge.
For people who want to beautify themselves, according to Dr. Tong Hai, first of all, if you want to have surgery, you must be an adult with full capacity for behavior and take responsibility for your own decisions when having cosmetic surgery:
People who should not undergo cosmetic surgery are those with incurable chronic diseases such as heart failure, kidney failure, cirrhosis; blood diseases (acute - chronic myeloid leukemia), prolonged anemia, difficult-to-control diabetes, blood clotting disorders (maintaining continuous medication); and systemic diseases in the progressive stage. For example, people with lupus erythematosus, scleroderma... when undergoing surgery will flare up, causing serious illness.
People with psychological instability, anxiety depressive disorders, schizophrenia or long-term dependence on stimulants are also contraindicated.
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