Question 1

is plastic surgery dangerous?

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Plastic surgery: Yes and no... If you are healthy, having an aesthetic treatment is usually safe.  Make sure you tell you plastic surgeon what medications you are taking, even over the counter medication. Even healthy patients can have complications so make sure you discuss the potential problems with your plastic surgeon.

Question 2

what is a fractora in plastic surgery?

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Fractora RF: Fractora is a technology and uses radiofrequency energy to tighten skin, improve wrinkles, and stimulate collagen formation. While there are multiple devices that use this technology, Fractora is part of the InMode platform. It has been around  since at least 2012, making it one of the more well-established platforms on the market.

Question 3

what are the dangers of getting plastic surgery?

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Most common: Although it depends on what type of surgery you are interested in most common complications are fairly universal.  Risk of anesthesia, hematoma, seroma, poor healing or tissue loss (especially in smokers or obese patients), infection risks are usually small, unfavorable scarring, asymmetry, changes in sensation, need for further surgery.

Question 4

is plastic surgery for cosmetic reasons ok?

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Yes: It is acceptable in the right patient for the right reasons. Make sure the doctor is board certified by american society of plastic surgery.

Question 5

is there a lot of pain after plastic surgery?

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It varies: The amount of pain varies depending on the specific procedure as well as many other factors. Some procedures are relatively painless and others can be more painful. Most can be managed well with reasonable doses of pain medication for relatively short periods of time. For more specific information you should consult a board certified plastic surgeon.

Question 6

how much can plastic surgery cost for the face?

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Depending on: What you get. 100-25000.  Face lift 10-15k. Botox 200   fillers 500 etc etc.

Question 7

after plastic surgery, can i be exposed to sun?

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Sun exposure: Anytime you have surgery it is important to be aware that sun exposure to an incision or wound can lead to brightness of the incision or wound.

Question 8

can ectrodactyly be fixed with plastic surgery?

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Yes but for function: While the appearance can be striking, the vast majority of surgical procedures are performed to improve function and not necessarily the cosmetic appearance. This can involve a variety of procedures to stabilize the joints and/or tendons.

Question 9

is plastic surgery the only solution for a big pannus?

Accepted Answer

I'm afraid so: Once the skin has been stretched beyond its capacity to retract (for example after massive weight gain and then loss), it will not go away by itself. Sometimes removal of a pannus is covered by health insurance. See a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss all of your options.

Question 10

what can you tell me about plastic surgery? is it safe?

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Risks of any surgery: Plastic surgery carries the risk of any surgery and more due to the fact that the vast majority is elective and not medically necessary but potentially beneficial psychologically  and for other indications. Therefore in addition to infection, bleeding, scarring, etc risks such as over or under correction, inability to assure a specific cosmetic outcome or satisfy patient expectations occur.

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