Cosmetic plastic surgery carries the same risks as any other surgical procedure, including infection, bleeding, and reaction to anesthesia. As with other invasive medical procedures, healthy, nonsmoking people are generally better surgical candidates than those with chronic disease. The fall and winter are a good time for many types of plastic surgery because avoiding sun exposure can aid some scar healing. General recuperation may take from a day or two up to several weeks, depending on the type of anesthesia used and procedure done. It may be several months before all the swelling is gone and the area is completely healed.
Several factors can influence the decision to have cosmetic plastic surgery.
The type of anesthesia is another important consideration. All potential charges should be discussed before surgery, including surgeon's fees, anesthesia, laboratory costs, facility costs, and any implant costs. There are often a variety of surgical procedures that could produce a desired outcome. Detailed consultation with the surgeon, often over several visits, is needed to clearly identify options and select the specific procedures for optimal results. Before undergoing surgery, carefully reflect on why surgery is desired and what the anticipated outcomes are.