Pre and post-surgical recommendations
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More pre and post surgical recommendations
13 MYTHS
of plastic surgeries
SEPARATING THE REAL FROM THE FICTITIOUS
IS IT ALL THE WAY YOU SEE IT?
Most patients think that how they look plays a considerable role in their health and well-being.
Afterwards, the average patient feels healthier, less anxious and with higher self-esteem
88%
Of the patients showed to have realistic expectations when they entered plastic surgery procedures.
IS VERY EXPENSIVE?
Plastic surgery is no longer a luxury reserved for the upper class. Thanks to technology, there are less invasive procedures at a reduced cost.
Total non-surgical procedures 1997 vs 2013
You’ll HAVE HUGE SCARS?
All surgeries produce scars. However, plastic surgeons are trained in the art of this aesthetic procedures and try to hide or minimize them regardless of the procedure.
For example: Breast implant scars are hidden in the ridge below the breast, in the areola of the nipple, or in the armpit.
Face lift surgery scars are usually hidden through the hairline and in the contours of the ears.
Tummy tuck scars are usually hidden under bikini lines and underwear
¿LIPO = WEIGHT LOSS?
People who are considering liposuction as a permanent form of weight loss need to know that losing weight and liposuction are NOT the same thing.
Liposuction shapes/improves the body by removing fat. But gaining weight will put that fat back either where it was, or sometimes in different places.
Regular exercise after liposuction prevents visceral fat (bad fat) from forming in the body.
COSMETICS procedures = PLASTIC SURGERY?
Plastic surgery requires 5 years of surgical training and medical tittle, of which 2 are dedicated to plastic surgery itself.
The specialty of plastic surgery can only be study and performed by a doctor graduated in general medicine. It is a specialty with a duration of 4 years.
ARE ALL BOTOX THE SAME?
Botox is the name of a single brand. Therefore, there are other brands with different products. Not all brands are botox, there are a variety of brands to choose from.
Dysport y Xeomin are other types of products that make wrinkles and fine lines better looking and impove the skin.
ARE BREAST IMPLANTS UNSAFE?
Various silicone breast implants have been harnessed for medical use after extensive and in-depth scientific research.
Different data is frequently collected to determine if there is a connection between cancer and other diseases and breast implants.
Breast implants are not connected to breast cancer. Even so, it is important to go to frequent reviews where a specialist, whether you have implants or not, to detect cancer in time.
DO BREAST IMPLANTS AFFECT BREASTFEEDING?
GOOD NEWS, a Yale University study showed that breastfeeding with breast implants does not cause additional sagging in the breasts.
There not exact way to measure silicone in breast milk, but there have been no differences between babies born of mothers with breast implants.
Many women feed their babies safely after having breast augmentation surgery, but this is not always guaranteed. Sometimes the tissue or glands are affected by the surgery. These cases almost always occur after a mastectomy.
IS IT TOO DANGEROUS?
Like other surgical procedures, plastic surgery has its risks. But, the risk are lower if you choose a professional plastic surgeon to do the surgery, and a safety clinic to do so.
At Quirófanos El Tesoro we make sure that all of our doctors and specialists are professionals and have the best preparation to care for our patients and guarantee safety overall.
IS IT ONLY FOR WOMEN?
Studies have shown a 273% increase between 1997 and 2013 in the number of male patients undergoing procedures to improve their appearance.
DO BREAST IMPLANTS CAUSE CANCER?
The implants do not suppose absolutely any contraindication to do any test on the breasts. The prostheses cannot be damaged due to these tests and, if they are carried out in good centers with adequate technology, they do not produce distortion of the results either.
On the other hand, there is no scientific evidence that breast implants increase the risk of breast cancer.
CAN BREAST IMPLANTS EXPLODE ON AIRPLANES?
Pressure changes cannot cause a prosthesis to explode. Modern implants are extremely resistant.
WITH PROSTHESES CANNOT SLEEP ON FACE DOWN?
Only during the first month after surgery. In this way, the implants are perfectly symmetrical, and with the optimal shape. After that time, you can sleep in any position you like.
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