While the cosmetic results of plastic surgery may be very attractive, you should consider the cons of plastic surgery before going ahead with the procedure. Many times people are unaware of how dangerous these procedures can be and once they know about these risks they are able to better judge if it really worth it. The cons of plastic surgery both re-constructive and cosmetic are the same but the benefits for the cosmetic type are less than for the re-constructive. Cosmetic plastic surgery is done solely to enhance a person’s physical appearance and this is done at the risk of excessive blood loss, nerve damage and leads us to closely look at the various cons of plastic surgery.

Complications and risks – it is often heard and seen that even when one of the best cosmetic surgeons is on the job, the surgery is not a success. There are many complications that can occur because essentially they are an invasive method of enhancing the features of an individual and could cause numerous different types of infections, illnesses and diseases. The human anatomy is very complex and delicate and even a slight mistake while making an incision or altering this anatomy from its normal state can disrupt other structures such as nerves and blood vessels. Often, damage to a facial nerve while performing this procedure on the face can lead to loss of sensation or partial paralysis. Other complications include abnormal heart rhythm, airway obstruction, blood clots, heart attack, brain damage, malignant hyperthermia and a stroke.

Possibility of death – this is worst case scenario but the possibility of death on the table of the operating room cannot be ruled out. The chemicals and instruments used may not suit sensitive patients and other factors such as excessive bleeding, drastic drops in blood pressure or even a heart attack could lead to the patient losing their life during the surgery.

Costly – usually the minimum cost for this kind of procedure is about a $1000 and this is not very reasonable for most people.

Imperfect results – it happens many times that after investing so much money in the procedure and undergoing all that pain, people are unsatisfied with the results and wish to go back to the way they used to look. This means that have to undergo a second surgery called a revision surgery and this obviously means more money and more risks.

Slow healing – the surgery could take days, months or even years to heal depending upon the patient’s age, skin type, immune system and post-operative care.