Last Updated:July 06, 2025, 08:52 IST
Plastic surgery can be incredibly rewarding, physically, emotionally, and psychologically
When done with care, preparation, and clarity, plastic surgery can enhance not just your appearance but also your confidence and quality of life.
Plastic surgery, whether performed for reconstructive or aesthetic purposes, has advanced tremendously in recent years. Improved technology, refined techniques, and greater accessibility have made it more approachable than ever. However, like any surgery, it still carries certain risks. Being aware, informed, and prepared makes all the difference.
Dr Anmol Chugh, Associate Director, Plastics & Aesthetics Centre, CK Birla Hospital, Gurugram shares all you need to know:
What Could Go Wrong—and How Often Does It?
Every surgical procedure has potential complications. The most common include:
Infection: This can occur at the incision site or in deeper tissues. While most infections are treatable with antibiotics, serious ones may delay healing or, in rare cases, require additional intervention.
Scarring: Some scarring is inevitable, but its visibility depends on factors like skin type, genetics, and the surgeon’s technique.
Fluid or blood collections (seroma or hematoma): These may cause swelling or discomfort and sometimes require drainage.
Reactions to anesthesia: These range from mild nausea to rare but serious complications involving breathing or heart function.
Nerve changes: Temporary numbness, tingling, or weakness may occur. Long-term nerve damage is uncommon.
Unmet expectations: Asymmetry or dissatisfaction with the results can happen. In some cases, revision surgery may be needed.
How You Can Reduce the Risks
Here’s the good news: many of these complications can be minimized with the right approach:
Choose the right surgeon. Ensure your surgeon is board-certified and has specific experience in the procedure you’re considering. Look beyond social media—meet them in person, ask questions, and pay attention to whether they make you feel safe, informed, and heard.
Be honest during your consultation. Your medical history, medications, allergies, and lifestyle habits (like smoking or alcohol use) all affect your surgical safety. Share everything openly.
Follow pre-op and post-op instructions carefully. These aren’t just formalities—they’re crucial for protecting your results and reducing complications.
Set realistic expectations. Surgery can bring about beautiful changes, but it’s not magic. Go in with clarity, not perfectionism. Remember, recovery takes time and results evolve over weeks and months.
Stay emotionally prepared. A stable, positive mindset plays a major role in navigating both physical and emotional recovery.
Choose a safe surgical environment. Make sure the facility is accredited and equipped with proper emergency protocols.
Plastic surgery can be incredibly rewarding, physically, emotionally, and psychologically. But safety should never take a backseat to speed or trends. When done with care, preparation, and clarity, plastic surgery can enhance not just your appearance but also your confidence and quality of life.
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