How safe is plastic surgery?

Safe: The risks of cosmetic plastic surgery are the same as any other surgery: infection, hematoma, wound breakdown, hypertrophic/unacceptable scarring, bleeding, as well as the potential cosmetic problems such as overcorrection, undercorrection, contour irregularity, inability to achieve a specific cosmetic result, etc.

Usually very safe: Certainly it is "safe," if done on the right patient by the right doctor for the right reasons! The right patients are mature (not old) and have thought long and hard about the pros and cons of the procedure and about who will perform it. The right doctors are board certified in plastic surgery and have a lot of experience doing the procedure. The right procedure is well worth the risks and the $!

Plastic surgery safe: Plastic surgery is very safe when performed on an appropriate patient by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Make sure that your surgeon is a board Certified Plastic Surgeon . You can find a surgeon at ASPS.org

Plastic Surgery-Safe: The risks of cosmetic plastic surgery are the same as any other surgery: infection, hematoma, wound breakdown, hypertrophic/unacceptable scarring, bleeding, as well as the potential cosmetic problems such as overcorrection, undercorrection, contour irregularity, inability to achieve a specific cosmetic result, etc.

Board certified: In the hands of a well trained, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Plastic Surgery is very safe. It should be performed in an accredited Surgicenter or in an accredited free standing facility.

Relatively Safe: All surgery carries risk, but plastic surgery procedures are generally well tolerated and 'safe' provided the surgery is performed by a board certified plastic surgeon in an accredited surgery center. It is also important that the patient be a 'qualified' candidate for the procedure and follow all pre-op and post-op instructions.