Cosmetic surgery is a popular way to improve one's appearance, but it is important to understand the risks associated with any procedure. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has identified the Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) as having the highest death rate from any aesthetic procedure, with up to one in 3,000 patients dying as a result of surgery. Body lifting is also considered to be a risky procedure, as it involves lifting the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and genitals together in an effort to improve overall body shape. Liposuction is another popular procedure that can be dangerous due to the possibility of blood clots, fat blockages in the lungs, perforation of the stomach wall, and systemic infections.
In Brazil, the culture of cosmetic surgery grew out of the country's history of eugenics. Comfort Zone surgeons now perform 200 surgeries a month and house 40 patients at once in their five “recovery villas”. BBL is the fastest growing cosmetic surgery in the world, despite the increasing number of deaths as a result of the procedure. Facial reconstruction surgeries are also complex procedures that involve several sections of the face.
Injections of liquid silicone into the face are also considered to be dangerous. Flying to another country for cosmetic surgery or choosing a low-fare provider with less-than-stellar credentials increases risks no matter what the procedure. If you are considering cosmetic surgery and are looking for a plastic surgeon in the New York area who values your safety as a top priority, call us at 212-570-6080. When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon in a fully accredited facility, cosmetic surgery is generally not dangerous.
