Plastic Surgery Risks & Disadvantages: What You Need to Know

Popular television shows often highlight the advantages of plastic surgery--a better nose, fuller lips, more cleavage and a waistline the size of Barbie's. But plastic surgery isn't without risks. There are many disadvantages associated with cosmetic procedures.

Time Frame

• Complications such as nerve damage, temporary paralysis, blood clots, excessive blood loss, age, infections and not following doctor's recommendations can cause slow and painful healing times after a plastic surgery procedure.

Results

• If you're dealing with an unskilled surgeon, you may have to live with deformities caused by a botched surgery or endure other painful surgeries to repair the damage.

Cost

• Depending on the procedure, the cost of plastic surgery can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.

Health

• People with health problems such as heart conditions, lung disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and emphysema have a higher risk of complications from plastic surgery.

Considerations

• Trauma, guilt, dealing with reactions from loved ones and adjusting to the change in your appearance can lead to depression.