There is no such thing as a “perfect” candidate for plastic surgery. In  deciding whether to have cosmetic surgery, patients should examine  many factors that extend beyond the procedure itself.  A good candidate for plastic surgery is healthy enough for  treatment. He or she is not dealing with serious medical  conditions that can compromise their health and safety during  plastic surgery, such as:  ∙ Diabetes  ∙ High blood pressure  ∙ Heart disease  Those who frequently smoke or drink alcohol may be poor  plastic surgery candidates, too. Smoking disrupts the skin’s  ability to absorb oxygen, which can hinder a plastic surgery  & patient’s recovery. It also increases a patient’s risk of plastic  surgery complications. Comparatively, alcohol can damage the immune system. This damage can escalate if an individual  consumes a high volume of alcohol over an extended period of  time. The damage can even reach a point where it increases a  plastic surgery patient’s risk of infection.