Plastic surgery or basically cosmetic surgery consists of a range of procedures that reshapes or reforms the form of body. One must look into the various effects of plastic surgery before deciding about a cosmetic surgery. Plastic or cosmetic surgery might be chosen because of many reasons. In some cases, they do it because they want to beautify their natural looks and get rid of their physical flaws. In some other cases, people would try to bring back their old looks which they lost in some accidents. There are some other people who try it out of curiosity. There are various cosmetic surgeries such as reconstructive surgery, facial procedures, liposuction, abdominoplasty, breast surgery, etc.

One should be aware about the various side effects of plastic surgery. Like any other surgery, plastic surgery also involves risks. Risks can be both physical and psychological.

Psychological and social effects depending upon the patient’s expectations, their mental state and reactions from the society. But unlike other effects the patient is quite prepared for these effects. However, a serious psychological effect is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) where in due to insecurities arising from physical flaws, people undergo multiple cosmetic surgeries. It has been seen that many people were so unsatisfied with the plastic surgery that they wished they never did it in the beginning.

It has various other health risks too like there is a high chance of infection, blood clot, pneumonia, loss or change of sensation, paralysis, nerve damage, unexpected bleeding, anesthesia risks, excessive or unexpected bleeding, delayed healing, etc. which are common in almost every surgery. The greatest risk is the need for another surgery if you are dissatisfied with the results of the surgery. Repeated surgeries can make you sick and might cause allergies and other severe side effects.

But it has certain positive effects too, check out celebrities before and after plastic surgery. Correcting a physical flaw can boost their confidence and relieve them from social anxiety. It also boosts their confidence in their professional and romantic life. People who might have been socially awkward because of their physical flaws will feel so better after the surgery. Better appearance is something that someone always wishes for. Cosmetic surgery is one of the ways to achieve it but one should always think about the risks involved. When it comes to physical appearance, perfection is a myth. One has to accept that fact in life and make choices. At the end of the day, health is wealth.