Plastic surgery side effects are generally temporary and the risks and recovery times may vary. Your doctor can give you an estimated recovery time that is specific for you. Risk tends to be greater with the use of
general anesthesia, which puts you to sleep. It is different from local anesthesia, which is applied directly to the site of the surgery and does not put you to sleep.
Cosmetic procedures that are not due to a medical condition are generally not covered by insurance.
Above the Neck
Nose Reshaping (Rhinoplasty)
Description:Side Effects:Potential Risks:Facelift (Rhytidectomy)
Description:Side Effects:Potential Risks:Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Description:Side Effects:Potential Risks:Below the Neck
Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammoplasty)
Description:Side Effects:Potential Risks:Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Description:Side Effects:Potential Risks:Liposuction (Lipoplasty)
Description:Side Effects:Potential Risks:RESOURCES
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery http://www.cosmeticsurgery.org
American Society of Plastic Surgeons http://www.plasticsurgery.org
CANADIAN RESOURCES
Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery http://www.csaps.ca
Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons http://www.plasticsurgery.ca
References
Breast augmentation. American Society of Plastic Surgeons website. Available at: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast-augmentation.html. Accessed April 21, 2016.
Eyelid surgery. American Society of Plastic Surgeons website. Available at: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/eyelid-surgery.html?sub=Eyelid+surgery+risks+and+safety+information#content. Accessed April 21, 2016.
Facelift surgery. American Society of Plastic Surgeons website. Available at: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/facelift.html?sub=What%20to%20expect%20during%20your%20facelift%20consultation. Accessed April 21, 2016.
Liposuction. American Society of Plastic Surgeons website. Available at: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/liposuction.html. Accessed April 21, 2016.
Rhinoplasty. American Society of Plastic Surgeons website. Available at: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/rhinoplasty.html. Accessed April 21, 2016.
Tummy tuck. American Society of Plastic Surgeons website. Available at: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/tummy-tuck.html. Accessed April 21, 2016.