Question Posted Tuesday December 13 2005, 11:03 pm
I've never been a big fan of my nose and I've always thought that if I got plastic surgery, I would look a million times better. I don't want anything huge - just that little bump that some people have in the middle of their nose removed and straightened - but my parents are both against it because of the risks. What kinds of risks are there, exactly, with very minor plastic surgery like this? I understand that it could possibly go wrong but if I go to a surgeon that I KNOW is a good surgeon, wouldn't that eliminate that risk?
ncblondie answered Wednesday December 14 2005, 10:35 am: There is always some risk, even with minor elective surgery. No one knows how your body will react to the anesthesia, the procedure, or any medications prescribed afterwards. Even a good plastic surgeon could run into problems during the procedure because of how your body reacts. There is also a risk of infection as with any surgery. [ ncblondie's advice column | Ask ncblondie A Question ]
Jarhead11789 answered Wednesday December 14 2005, 12:43 am: Well, I don't know a whole lot of specifics, but I know a little on the topic.
First off, despite the apparent minor seriousness of the surgery you're considering, it's still very dangerous. I know that one danger is the anesthesia or however they're putting you under. I've heard of many situations when there was a bad reaction to it and I know of a few who have died like this. There's also just the possibility of infection, but that should be greatly minimized with a surgeon who knows what they're doing. However, no matter who you go to, you won't eliminate the risk completely. There will always be a risk.
However, as I said earlier, I don't really know a lot about this, so it'd probably be a good idea for you to see a doctor and ask some questions. [ Jarhead11789's advice column | Ask Jarhead11789 A Question ]
15Kori answered Wednesday December 14 2005, 12:38 am: No matter what surgeon you go to, there are always going to be slight risks. Even though you are just planning on a small procedure, the risks of something happening are just as great as if it were a major surgery. I have a friend that is just like you and dislikes her nose, but like her, you should learn to like your nose. Everyone has different traits about themselves that they might not like personally, but to other people, your nose might just be the thing that makes you more beautiful. If you are really interested in plastic surgery that much, try calling a plastic surgeon's office and talking to them about the risks of the procedure. I hope that I have helped.
Kori [ 15Kori's advice column | Ask 15Kori A Question ]
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