Plastic Surgery and Safety: Tips for a Successful Procedure

When we talk about safety in plastic surgery, we address a complex issue, since we must not only include our participation as a plastic surgeon, but also the medical team of professionals that accompanies us during the evaluation and intervention process, the health center where the perform the procedure, but also the patient. This means that it is a shared responsibility.

Selecting a plastic surgeon certified by the relevant institutions in each country is an important step, but not the only one to take into account when entering the operating room.

Making sure you ask the right questions is very important, so we recommend this article 5 Key questions to ask your plastic surgeon

The relationship with your plastic surgeon does not end once the surgery is performed, it will continue because, although many surgical procedures offer permanent results, others over time will need touch-ups as you age or experience changes in weight.

Keep your health up to date
Before any surgical procedure, the doctor or surgeon will carry out a series of medical examinations and evaluations to rule out or take into account any chronic disease that you may suffer from.

Smoker patients will also need extra evaluations with a pulmonologist, since nicotine impairs blood circulation in the tissues and this must be taken into account since it favors poor healing and other heart problems.

Care with post-operative medications
It is essential to know how frequently used medications can interfere with surgery. For this reason, it is very important to list the medications for daily and regular intake, even the so-called “natural” ones, since due to their composition they can interfere, increasing bleeding and, therefore, the risk in the operating room.

Research the medical facilities where the surgery will be done
Each country has protocols and policies that regulate this category of specialized centers. You should carefully investigate if this plastic surgery center has the relevant certifications and permits to operate in your country, since only in this way can you guarantee hygiene levels and have the appropriate technology to provide you with all the medical support you need.

We are available to clarify any questions regarding the planning of your plastic surgery, contact us at 829 471 5842