Cosmetic Surgery Risks

If you heard on TV or from friends about horror cosmetic surgery facelift complications, don't despair. Major complications are rare. Minor complications such as nausea, swelling and bruising are part of the normal process following facelift surgery.

Major complications such as infections are easily treatable with antibiotics and post-operative management. The standard of hygiene, technique has advance considerably with some complex surgery done a decade ago is now refined to a more refine and simpler procedure.

Haematoma is a collection of blood, as a result of internal bleeding during surgery. They are a sack of blood that the body creates to prevent the body from hemorrhaging blood further. A revisit to surgery is necessary if there is it has built up too much. But if the problem is dealt immediately, the long term impact would be minimal.

Nerve paralysis following facelifts happens in very rare cases. Nerve paralysis (or neuropraxia) occurs when the surgeon accidentally cut one of your facial nerves which may cause muscle paralysis or drooping of the cheeks. However, if you do get nerve paralysis, the majority of people would fully recover.

If you have pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular problems or if you are a smoker, please consult your physicians before surgery. Having a pre-existing condition may have an impact on your recovery.

It is important before surgery to prevent blood clots from forming up in your body, especially in your legs. Even though you are undergoing a facelift, DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can happen and they tend to collect around your leg veins. Make sure you do increase circulation by performing leg exercises or wear tight compression stockings.