Dr. Lina Triana

CLEARING MYTHS ABOUT PLASTIC SURGERY

When you are making the decision to undergo an aesthetic plastic surgery procedure, an endless number of doubts and fears arise, as well as false myths that surround the topic of aesthetic procedure, that often have no real basis or even a scientific foundation, ending up with confusion and misinformation.

For this reason, here I share with you, relevant myths that exist around the subject and that should not interfere with your decision to have the procedure envision.

 Breast implants make breast cancer difficult to detect or affect breastfeeding.

Breast augmentation surgery with implants, which by the way is one of the most performed worldwide plastic surgery procedures, should not cause any inconvenience when performing diagnostic tests to detect cancer; And regarding the issue of breastfeeding, there should normally be no problem either, since the implant is located behind the muscle, therefore there are no significant reasons for any inconveniences at the time of breastfeeding.

Scars are always visible.

The issue of scars on the body will always be an important point when making the decision to undergo a surgical procedure, but plastic surgery, like any other intervention, many times require sutures. What is it difference is that plastic surgeons use a series of techniques that allow them to hide scars in folds, wrinkles or cavities of the skin so that they remain inconspicuous; That is why it is important during your appointment to always discuss where the scar will be located so that you have a better idea of ​​how the scar will look after the surgery and when the recovery process is completed.

Operations only benefit the external appearance of people.

When you are thinking of having a plastic surgery procedure, you are looking into improving the quality of life, correcting or improving a part of our body that we are not happy with, and when seeing that change reflected, there is an important impact on our self-esteem, on the way we perceive ourselves and how we feel about ourselves, so when we perform an aesthetic procedure we not only improve the exterior, it also enhances our inner beauty.

With liposculpture it is possible to lose weight.

What is done with a liposculpture is to reduce fat deposits and help give contours, shape the body, not lose weight. Overweight or obese patients are not good candidates for liposuction because the more they weigh, the greater the risk they have in surgery. Liposculpture is ideal for patients who want to improve the shape and definition of their body.

Plastic surgery is permanent.

The passage of time, weight changes, hormonal factors, illnesses, gravity force of planet earth, excess sun and other factors can affect a person’s appearance.

Aesthetic plastic surgery does not stop the normal aging process, so it is important to understand that breasts go down with time, as does facial tissue, which is why some people may opt for additional surgeries in the future.

Like these, there are endless myths that surround aesthetic procedures, but the most important thing will always be that you go to a professional, who has the knowledge, training and experience to perform the procedure that will be performed on you, and who takes the time to explain in depth how the procedure will be performed and what to expect.

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