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Cosmetic Surgery Safety: Putting the Scientific Data into Perspective
Rod J Rohrich1, Yash J Avashia1, Ira L Savetsky1
1From the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|August 3, 2020
Summary
Patient safety is crucial in cosmetic surgery. This review details major and minor complications for the five most common procedures: breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and abdominoplasty.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Patient Safety
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Optimizing patient safety and outcomes is paramount in contemporary cosmetic surgery.
- The field relies on successful and safe practice, necessitating a thorough understanding of potential risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on the complication profiles of the five most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures.
- To provide an overview of both major and minor complications associated with these common surgeries.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current scientific articles.
- Focus on complication data for breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, and abdominoplasty.
Main Results:
- Identified and categorized major and minor complications for the five most common cosmetic procedures.
- Detailed complication rates and types are elucidated based on existing literature.
Conclusions:
- Understanding complication profiles is essential for enhancing patient safety and outcomes in cosmetic surgery.
- This review serves as a reference for the risks associated with common cosmetic procedures.
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