Errors in Plastic Surgery

It's human nature to want to look and feel attractive, and to get the kind of positive attention that comes from it. Unfortunately, it's also human nature to be self-critical. These two attributes have given rise to cosmetic plastic surgery, in which surgeons mold you to correct the flaws you see in yourself. However, as with any medical procedure, there's always the room for human error, and when this human error dramatically changes the way you look for the negative, it can be as life-threatening as it is detrimental to your personal appearance.

The problem with plastic surgery errors is that, by their nature, they occur in the areas in which we already feel most insecure. If we felt good about the parts we're having the surgery on, we wouldn't feel the need to change them in the first place. So when these errors do occur, they add further blemish to our insecurities. This is borne out by the fact that the most common types of cosmetic surgeries to go wrong are those that involve the eyelids, the nose, breast augmentation, and facelifts.

The best way to avoid having health problems as a result of elective plastic surgery is obviously to not have the surgery to begin with. However, if you really are bothered by a particular aspect of your physical appearance to the point that you do want to go through with the plastic surgery, there are a number of things you can do to reduce your risk for error or developing health problems as a result. By following these simple steps, you can keep your dream from fading into a nightmare:

• When choosing a plastic surgery, realize that you're paying for quality. You'll have to live with the results of the surgery, and you want those results to be something you're happy with. Discuss your surgeon's background and determine how much experience he or she has. It can also help to shop around and get additional opinions about the surgeons you're talking to. Ask for referrals.


• Make sure you're in good health when you go under the knife. If your body is healthy and in good physical condition, you'll be better able to fight any potential infections.


• Follow any instructions from the surgeon to reduce your risk for developing problems after the fact.

Errors in plastic surgery can be considered medical malpractice, which you can sue over. If you have any more questions about medical malpractice, visit http://www.pennsylvaniamalpractice.com