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Plastic surgeons perform operations using many standard procedures. In Naples, plastic surgeons undergo testing, work in accredited facilities, and offer safety precautions. These steps minimize risk associated with different procedures. However, before patients choose surgery, there are important steps to minimize surgical risks.
Common Complications and Surgical Risk Factors
While plastic surgery can offer transformative results, it’s important to recognize that no surgical procedure is entirely risk-free; surgical risks vary depending on the procedure performed, the patient’s age, health status, and specific medical conditions, such as:
- High blood pressure
- Obesity
- Smoking history
Common postoperative complications may include infection, blood loss, blood clots, sore throat from general anesthesia, delayed healing, and in rare cases, stroke or cardiac events. Patients undergoing major surgery face different surgical risk factors than those undergoing elective cosmetic procedures. A thorough preoperative evaluation helps identify potential risks and guide management strategies.
Surgeons may advise delaying surgery in some cases if untreated symptoms or health concerns increase the risk of complications. While possible risks cannot be entirely eliminated, taking steps to evaluate risk factors and manage complications early can improve both the safety and success of surgery.
Healthy Diet
Obesity can increase surgical risks. Patients in Naples with unhealthy diets can increase their risk and post-surgical complications. Eating foods with more beneficial ingredients can not only lessen risks but also improve recovery time. Cosmetic patients can prepare for their experience and get the most from their results.
Exercise
In combination with a healthy diet, exercise minimizes surgical risks. Both light and intense exercise routines minimize many complications. Plastic surgeons can even suggest specific exercises to prepare for a cosmetic procedure. Exercise now can also improve results later.
Habits
Daily habits including smoking, vaping, consuming alcohol, and even taking some dietary supplements can increase risk. You can minimize your risks by stopping these habits two weeks before your procedure.
Hydration
Drinking water is a simple way to lessen surgical risks. Risks during and after surgery are lessened with sufficient hydration. Surgery can dry out the body, so drinking water improves healing, overall health, and body appearance.
Rest
Rest your body to prepare it for the stresses of surgery. Not enough sleep can affect healing and recovery. Patients can eliminate risks by resting up and catching up on some Z’s. Go to bed on time before your procedure.
Preparing for Elective Surgery
Preparing for elective surgery is essential to ensure a smooth experience and reduce the risk of complications. Patients should follow all preoperative instructions and take appropriate precautions to minimize surgical risks and support better recovery. This includes maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing chronic medical conditions, and disclosing any medications or supplements during the preoperative evaluation to avoid an unfavorable outcome.
If you need to undergo general anesthesia, your surgeon will review practice guidelines to assess your health and determine anesthesia safety. Setting realistic expectations about the surgery performed and the recovery process, including the potential for postoperative pain, is crucial to avoiding disappointment or anxiety during healing.
Post-Surgical Risks and Postoperative Complications
Even with proper planning and skilled surgical care, post-surgical risks can include infection, delayed healing, blood clots, or adverse reactions to general anesthesia. While most patients recover without serious complications, other factors such as age, underlying medical conditions, and smoking can increase the likelihood of unfavorable outcomes. Surgeons consider the following conditions, like high blood pressure, diabetes, or obesity, during the preoperative evaluation to provide estimates of risk and guide post-surgical care. Adhering closely to your treatment plan, attending follow-up visits, and promptly reporting unusual symptoms can all contribute to better outcomes.
Schedule a Consultation
For more about how to best prepare for cosmetic or general surgery, patients can visit PrysiCosmetic.com. Prysi Cosmetic Surgery offers patient resources for plastic surgery procedures. Patients in Naples can visit the office or call us at 239-449-6489.
