TLDR Esthetic surgery complications can include infections, nerve injury, and more; proper evaluation and technique help prevent them.
This document from 2016 discusses the potential complications that can arise from various esthetic surgeries, including facial cosmetic surgery, eyelid surgery, facelifts, hair restoration surgeries, and filler injections. The document emphasizes the importance of proper preoperative evaluation and technique to prevent complications and provides prevention and management strategies for each complication. Complications can include infections, nerve injury, hematoma formation, and skin slough, among others. The document also discusses the risks associated with certain procedures, such as embolization and permanent blindness in facial suction lipectomy and fat transfer procedures. Proper patient selection and technique are critical to minimizing these risks.
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August 2013 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America” Hair restoration surgery can have complications; success depends on patient education, careful planning, and proper execution.
8 citations,
October 2005 in “Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America” The document concludes that successful management of eyebrow and forehead ptosis requires a thorough approach, considering anatomy, patient evaluation, and careful selection of surgical techniques.
January 2008 in “Elsevier eBooks” More men are getting cosmetic surgery, with nose jobs and hair transplants being popular, and choosing a qualified surgeon is important.
June 2006 in “The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery” Advancements in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery improve techniques and patient satisfaction.
April 2024 in “Surgical Techniques Development” The 11th AICPE Congress in Rimini was a major event in European aesthetic plastic surgery.
January 2012 in “Current Therapy In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” Endoscopic forehead and brow lifting safely and consistently improves aged eyebrows, but may have complications.
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January 2023 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Experts advise using sunscreen and proper skin care before, during, and after procedures to speed healing, prevent complications, and reduce scarring.
