Aesthetic plastic surgery and its main goals and objectives



Operations that are a type of cosmetic surgery associated with aesthetic plastic surgery are performed on a healthy area of ​​the body in order to change its appearance. Many people believe that aesthetic plastic surgery can improve their self-esteem and give them a more positive feeling of their own body.

The ideal candidate for aesthetic plastic surgery is a person who is physically and emotionally healthy and wants to improve his self-esteem by making changes in his physical appearance.



In addition, it is important to have realistic expectations regarding the results of the operation : it can help increase self-confidence, but it will not help you get a new job, find happiness in relationships, and so on.

If you always thought that aesthetic plastic surgery and reconstructive (reconstructive) plastic surgery are the same, then you are not alone. These are closely related specialties, but they are not synonymous, as they have different goals.

Aesthetic plastic surgery is aimed at improving the appearance of the patient. Improving the aesthetic appeal, symmetry and proportions of the body are key objectives of the surgeon. Aesthetic surgery can be performed on all parts of the head, neck and body. The parts of the body that need to be changed are functioning properly.

The most frequently performed operations of aesthetic plastic surgery:



• Breast change : increase, lift, decrease.
• Contour correction of the face: rhinoplasty, cheek surgery.
• Facial rejuvenation: face lift, eyelid lift, neck lift, eyebrow lift.
• Body contouring: liposuction, gynecomastia treatment, buttock lift.
• Skin rejuvenation: laser polishing, botox, filler injections.



Examples of reconstructive plastic surgery procedures:

• post-traumatic breast reconstruction;
• replacement of defects caused by burns;
• surgery to correct birth defects, such as cleft palate, deformation of the ears;
• correction of pathological and post-traumatic scars;
• reconstruction of the tip of the nose in the case of traumatic amputation.

In aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, every doctor has clear goals related to a specific set of procedures. It follows that the training and certification process for an aesthetic surgeon will be different from a surgeon specializing in reconstructive surgery.

To prepare for aesthetic plastic surgery, you must stop using alcohol, aspirin-containing products and drugs that prevent blood from clotting two weeks before the operation.

Stop smoking two weeks before surgery. Nicotine, carbon monoxide and other toxins, reduces blood flow to the skin. Smoking affects wound healing and impairs scar healing. Start taking the vitamins prescribed by your doctor. To organize leave from work and social obligations.

In the past, invasive aesthetic operations have always been performed under general anesthesia. Even modern forms of sedation can still lead to an increased risk of unpleasant side effects (edema, increased chance of nausea, memory loss, decreased libido).

Aesthetic operations are carried out in the hospital for short stays. The time of the operation, on average, is 3 hours. After surgery, the patient remains in the hospital for 1 to 3 days, this depends on the presence or absence of complications and the complexity of the operation.

Based on the preferences of the patient and their own experience, the surgeon can choose one of the forms of anesthesia:

• Local anesthetic: the patient is awake.
• Intravenous sedation: the patient is sleeping.
• Epidural anesthesia: the patient is awake.
• General anesthesia: the patient is sleeping.

Before surgery, the surgeon must give you detailed information about the procedure, including:

• how long will it take;
• how it will be implemented;
• what anesthetic you need;
• whether the recovery period will be accompanied by pain and how to relieve them;
• how long will the recovery process take;
• what are the potential risks and complications;
• how long will the results of the operation.

Possible side effects and risks of aesthetic plastic surgery:

• implant rejection;
• decrease in sensitivity around the operated area;
• skin discoloration;
• tissue necrosis;
• asymmetry of body proportions;
• infections;
• fluid accumulation under the skin;
• formation of scar tissue;
• complications associated with anesthesia, including pneumonia, allergic reactions and blood clots.

The consequences of these complications can usually be corrected with one or more additional operations.

The doctor who will conduct the operation is the best source of information and is obliged to familiarize the patient with the general risks of the particular operation. Only he can assess the personal risk of the patient.

After most surgical procedures, normal patient activity will be limited for some time. Allow yourself to relax and carefully plan your social activities. Carefully follow the specific instructions you received from your doctor. Take the prescribed vitamins - they will help recovery.

Be sure to spend the first 24 hours with a responsible adult after you are discharged home. You can eat regular food immediately after discharge, unless otherwise specified by your doctor.

Avoid alcohol at least a week after surgery. Avoid too warm clothes, do not take a hot bath and do not go to the sauna until the doctor permits.

Call your doctor immediately if you experience any problems with wound healing, such as:

• fever;
• inflammation;
• general malaise.