Although cosmetic surgery is very popular, it can also pose serious risks to patients. Often, the risks are not fully disclosed to patients, which can put a great deal of stress on their minds. There are inherent risks to surgery as it is an invasive procedure. Some of these risks are higher than others, however.
Vicarious experience
Vicarious trauma may occur when someone is affected by traumatic experiences. The experience can lead you to Posttraumatic Stress disorder. Professional help can help. People can share their feelings and concerns with family and friends. Although it can be difficult to talk about the experience with loved ones, people should not take their reactions personally. They should continue with their normal lives and keep in touch with family and friends.
Self-rated attractiveness
A study was done to determine if adolescents' self-rated physical attractiveness correlates with their psychological well-being. Participants were asked about their self-reported levels and physical attractiveness. The results showed that male adolescents thought they were more attractive to themselves than their female counterparts. However, in girls, self-rated beauty was negatively associated to internalized distress. These associations reached statistical significance for girls only, and were not related to suicide ideation or self-harmed behaviors.
Religiousness
A new study found that religion has a significant impact on whether people are open to cosmetic surgery. In particular, those who are more religious were less likely be to undergo cosmetic surgery than those of other faiths. Further research is needed in order to understand the relationship between religiousness, cosmetic surgery risks and cosmetic success.
Household income
A study revealed a link between household income and the likelihood of undergoing cosmetic surgery. The study found that people with higher incomes were more likely to have the procedure than those who had lower incomes. To evaluate SES, researchers used the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics measure of gross family income. It is a well-known method of assessing SES. The results have shown that it can be used to assess health disparities within different socioeconomic classes.
Liquid silicone facial injections
However, liquid silicone injections have become a very popular procedure for cosmetic surgery. There are also risks involved. Some patients may experience transient bruising and swelling. Others may suffer serious complications such as inflammatory reactions. Also, liquid silicone injectables may move into other parts, causing irreparable damage. Extreme cases of treatment can lead to heart attacks.
Infections
Patients are at risk of infection after cosmetic surgery. Although infections are rare, they can happen despite antibacterial treatment. There are many microorganisms that can cause infections. Most often, they are caused mostly by Staphylococci/Streptococci. There have been cases of infections caused by non-tuberculous microbacteria (NTMs). These infections can be difficult for standard gram staining to detect and are resistant to many antibacterial drugs.