There are certainly risks in cosmetic plastic surgery. Within the last years the risks could be reduced so that serious complications happen in less than 1 percent of all patients. This is an excellent safety record and one of the reason is the increasing number of certified plastic surgeons and the big advances in technology and the development of new surgery techniques.

There are several dangers of plastic surgery though. There is a higher risk of blood clots in patients that are overweight, had a traumatic injury recently, have a problem with the heart, lungs or nervous system or have a history of cancer or having hormone problems.

What else plays a role? If your general health condition is good then your risks are lower. If you have any diseases like diabetes, arthritis or a heart disease for example you are at higher risk. You should disclose all health conditions to your surgeon.

Smokers are bad candidates for a plastic surgery. You must stop smoking at least two weeks prior to the surgery and also two weeks thereafter. The reason is the high risk of infections. Studies show that the risks increase dramatically for smokers who had a face lift surgery.

Maybe you are not the perfect candidate for a cosmetic surgery but that doesn't mean it is not possible. It just means that your risks increase. However, if you meet all the criteria of a non-ideal candidate you should change your lifestyle before you go under a cosmetic surgery.

There are ten times more women getting plastic surgery than men and the numbers are increasing. With so many surgeries performed there is always something happening that was not part of the plan. Liposuctions and breast augmentations are the most demanded surgery procedures, two procedures that have a high risk of blood loss and infection.

The problem of blood loss has also other complications. During the surgery the blood pressure could drop, the heart could start beating irregularly and there could be even a heart attack. Blood loss problems could even make a second surgery necessary.

Often an infection is the reason behind a failed surgery. That's why you must take antibiotics for up to two weeks after a surgery to avoid possible complications. There is no other way to control the risk of an infection.

A surgery today has become a very safe thing but you have seen that not every risk can be removed. Don't forget the remaining risk factors and avoid everything what could cause them. A great cosmetic surgery can go wrong even when little things are overlooked.

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