Within the last 20 years, plastic surgery has had an important development and has gone from being used only in cases of mutilation, cosmetic to be done.
Dr. Gerardo Schwember, German Clinic plastic surgeon, debunks some myths of this specialty, both in cases of reconstructive surgery, which normally seeks a cosmetic and functional, as in the merely aesthetic, focusing on achieving greater body harmony.
Breast Implants
With them you lose breast sensitivity and cause hindrance
Although it is unlikely to occur in breast augmentation surgery can lose feeling in part of the breast, regardless of access that was made to place the implant.
Furthermore, the prosthesis does not interfere with breastfeeding, because the implant is located deeper than the gland itself.
By having implants, increases the chance of breast cancer
There are several studies in many patients who show clearly that silicone breast implants have no relation with breast cancer. This means that the chance of developing breast cancer is the same for a woman with or without implants.
By putting too much weight implants, problems occur in the column
If you put too much, or more than 500 cc. for each implant, it may be something similar to what happens to women with breast hypertrophy, that is, over time, developed back and shoulder pain, and changes in the spine, in the long term.
Liposuction
Only look better, but not a miracle weight loss permanent
Liposuction is not a treatment for weight loss. In some cases it can improve the appearance of cellulite, but each case must be analyzed, since it also depends on age, skin quality and presence of stretch marks.
The results are maintained over time in people of normal weight or close to normal. Not recommended for obese people.
Liposuction can replace physical activity. That is, both eliminate the same type of grease
Liposuction can remove fat in some areas that exercise does not get it done.
The “laser lipo” is a procedure done with a machine manufactured in Italy and has been well received in Argentina and Chile, where the word laser is almost magical significance. However, in the U.S., Brazil, France or England, this technique is not used to have added risks, such as the burning of the tissues that have high energy laser, and the possibility of kidney damage due to overload metabolic waste caused by the great destruction of fat cells. In contrast, traditional liposuction, this does not happen because the whole fat cells are sucked out through the cannula.
Rhinoplasty
When operating the nose, breathing may be affected
Nose surgery, if not done well, can affect breathing.
Also, when there is a breathing problem before surgery, this can be corrected at the same time amending the aesthetic.
Lifting
By stretching the skin, eyelid function is affected
This surgery has nothing to do with the function of the eyelids, therefore, an operation of this type can not commit. The surgical procedure called blepharoplasty eyelid, which is independent of the lifting, but many times, both surgeries are performed together.
A mistaken belief about the lifting, is that his recovery would be very fast, almost like going to the salon. The reality is that, if well done and complete, and for a good result that lasts ten years or more, postoperative need a ten to fifteen days for the patient to be “presentable” to resume their activities.
Other Considerations
Every so often we need “maintenance”
Eyelid surgery, nose, breasts and abdomens, among others, do not need retouching.
The lifting may be required after a period of several years as the body ages constantly and this surgery aims to reduce aging.
It is imperative that plastic surgeons perform
Like all medical procedures in various specialties, the best results is when performed by specialists in that discipline.
Plastic surgery is a specialty of medicine requiring: seven years in medical school, three years in general surgery and three years in plastic surgery, giving a total of thirteen years at least. The worst disasters and complications of plastic surgery are when they have been executed by “no” specialists.
Plastic surgery can remove skin tags
Some tattoos can be removed, depending on the pigment used. But the scars and stretch marks can not disappear.
Small varices can be improved with surgery or laser.
Who has bad scarring and keloids form can not be operated
People who have a history of making keloid may undergo a procedure of this type, depending on the surgery to make and of the need for it. A person with poor healing is not worth it to operate to correct or improve small cosmetic defects.
The snuff causes problems, mainly in the face interventions
The snuff is harmful to any surgery. A person who smokes 20 or more cigarettes per day, not be a candidate for a facelift or a tummy tuck.
