How safe are aesthetic surgery procedures?

Aesthetic surgeries have become more and more popular along the years, as more and more people talk openly about their wishes to improve their appearance, to like looking better in front of the mirror and therefore become more self-confident.  

Before undergoing any procedure, it is common to ask how safe aesthetic surgeries are and the answer is that any surgical process involves certain risks, however, there are some factors that can considerably reduce the risk of any complication. 

Quitting smoking increases the safety level of an aesthetic surgery.

If you wish to undergo aesthetic surgery, whether it is facial or body surgery, the best thing you can do is to stop smoking, as this increases the risk of suffering a postoperative infection, since smoking decreases the level of oxygen supplied to the cells which allow wounds to heal. 

The patient’s BMI is also an important factor

In cases of patients with a BMI over 35, it is recommended that they first follow a strict diet and exercise routine in order to reduce it, thus reducing the risk of suffering any complication during surgery. 

The experience of the plastic surgeon plays an important role to ensure the safety of a surgery.

Definitely, having a fully specialized plastic surgeon with extensive experience has an impact on the safety of any surgical procedure, since they know which are the limits that cannot be exceeded, such as not to extract more fat than allowed during a liposuction. 

Besides, performing aesthetic surgery in a facility with modern equipment and adequate supplies also enhances the safety level of any type of procedure. 

It is important to undergo all the required pre-surgery tests.

To increase the safety level in an aesthetic surgery, it is essential to perform some tests to detect any allergy of the patient, whether the patient suffers from a heart condition, and others. Considering our current context, it is also necessary to discard Covid-19 infection. 

As mentioned above, any type of surgery involves certain risks, however, if all the preoperative protocols are followed, the patient can be sure that no complications will arise. At Cirugía Plástica Martínez we count on the 14 years of experience of Dr. Martínez, the best plastic surgeon in  Lima. Send us a message and book an appointment  right now.