Risks of Traditional Cosmetic Surgery
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Dr. Rivkin believes that his patients deserve the best cosmetic procedures without the dangers of traditional cosmetic surgery, and has dedicated his practice to developing safe, non-invasive alternatives. Risks that are completely avoided at Dr. Rivkin's practice, include:
Extreme pain
The pain that results from traditional surgery is sometimes greater than the patient expects. Complications can mean long term and even life-long debilitating pain, which requires strong pain medication. These are rare, but possible.
Scarring
Surgical scars are frequently well camouflaged, but when they are visible, scars greatly detract from the results of cosmetic enhancement. Complications, such as burning from ablative laser procedures, or infections from surgery, can also result in extensive scarring.
Infection
Surgery always carries the risk of infection. Skin infections are not common, but serious infection can be painful and disfiguring.
Long term bruising and swelling
The bruising and swelling associated with cosmetic surgery does not always resolve within the estimated time period (which is usually one to three weeks). In some procedures, signs of bruising and swelling can last for months, possibly requiring additional, unanticipated laser procedures to remove.
Long recovery time
Recovery from surgery is unpredictable, and your recovery may extend beyond the expected time. This can mean missing weeks of work and putting your social life on hold for several months.
Anesthesia complications
General anesthesia carries many risks including vocal cord damage, brain damage, paralysis, and even death. These are rare, but devastating.
Poor cosmetic results
Cosmetic surgery does not always yield the expected results. These poor results can be difficult or impossible to reverse. An over-resected, collapsed nose, skin that looks stretched and tight, or results that look unnatural are often far worse than the condition you were originally trying to correct. Patients who seek cosmetic enhancement want to look better, but they still want to look like themselves. The face is the most personal area of the body. It is the most critical part of our identity. Radical, unwanted alterations to the look of your face can have severe psychological and emotional impact.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a free non surgical cosmetic consultation in Los Angeles, please contact us today by phone or email.
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Los Angeles, CA 90024
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Malibu, CA 90265
