Smoking and Plastic Surgery
A recent study has provided additional incentive to kick the nicotine habit. Researchers have discovered that smoking has a negative effect on blood flow, and many surgeons won't operate on smokers. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta discusses this in a video on CNN's website and describes a situation where a woman used her upcoming surgery as incentive to stop smoking for good. Quitting smoking for Plastic Surgery is a great way to feel and look better inside and out!
Labels: Plastic Surgery Safety, Plastic Surgery Smoking
Monday, April 13, 2009
Plastic Surgery Safety Facts
When considering plastic surgery, it's natural to focus more on the expected result than on the surgical process. However, to be fully informed, it's important to understand that although thousands of people have plastic surgery every year without complications, no surgical procedure is risk-free. Here are a few safety steps you can take to better ensure that your surgical experience will safely deliver the results you desire:
- Your surgeon is adequately trained and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Any MD can perform plastic surgery, however a doctor who is ABPS Board certified has 6 years of surgical training in addition to specialized training in plastic surgery and is required to continuously update their knowledge and skills.
- The facility where your surgery will be performed conforms to strict safety standards established by the Joint Commission of Hospital Organizations. Hospitals take up to a year preparing to pass this strict, on site inspection, geared to ensure patient safety.
- Your surgeon is informed of any drugs you are taking and your full medical history, especially if you have had any circulation disorders, heart or lung ailments or problems with blood clots;
- The surgical facility will use skilled, licensed personnel to administer and monitor your anesthesia and your recovery immediately following the procedure;
- Extra safety measures are taken if you are having a more extensive procedure. Consult with your Surgeon if you have any concerns.
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Labels: Breast Augmentation Safety, Plastic Surgery Safety
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
What You Should Know About the Safety of Plastic Surgery
When considering plastic surgery, it's natural to focus more on the expected result than on the surgical process. However, to be fully informed, it's important to learn about the safety of the procedure as well as the expected outcome. Although thousands of people have plastic surgery every year without complications, no surgical procedure is risk-free. To maximize safety, ensure that:
- Your surgeon is adequately trained and is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery; Any MD, can perform plastic surgery, however a doctor who is ABPS Board certified has 6 years of surgical training, specialized training in plastic surgery and is required to continuously update their knowledge and skills.
- The facility where your surgery will be performed conforms to strict safety standards established by the Joint Commission of Hospital Organizations. Hospitals take up to a year preparing to pass this strict, on site inspection, geared to ensure patient safety.
- Your surgeon is informed of any drugs you are taking and your full medical history, especially if you have had any circulation disorders, heart or lung ailments or problems with blood clots;
- The surgical facility will use skilled, licensed personnel to administer and monitor your anesthesia and your recovery immediately following the procedure;
- Extra safety measures are taken if you are having a more extensive procedure. Consult with your Surgeon if you have any concerns.
Labels: Plastic Surgery Safety
