Women's+Health+Issues+Cosmetics

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Cosmetics in performed to change one’s appearance to reach their satisfaction, making them feel more confident and comfortable with their appearance. Changing one’s appearance can be done in many different ways by undergoing costly procedures. More than 1.3 million women have had one or more of these surgeries in the year of 2005. ** THE FIVE MOST COMMON COSMETIC PROCEDURES ** The most commonly used product for breast implants are Saline-filled. This kind of product is “alarmingly high” rate which require them to undergo the same surgeries. More than 130,000 women in the United States have received this in 1999. Even if the product is not used, there are still other complications that could occur. // Interesting Fact // A study which included 24,600 woman at the Universite Faculty of Medicine, researchers have concluded that woman who have breast implants are at a 73 percent higher rate of committing suicide than the general population. // Anesthesia / Sedation Complications // Some patients have serious reactions from the anesthesia or sedation that is required during surgery. Most of these complications occur with general anesthesia. - Airway obstruction: it can sometimes irritate air passages that cause vocal cords to spasm leading to the block in the airway. // Aspiration: // This occurs if you vomit during surgery and it goes into the lungs causing mild discomfort and resulting in infections, chronic coughs and an obstruction in the lungs or pneumonia.
 * // Common Procedures // || // Why? //  ||
 * 1. Breast Augmentation || Usually to enhance the shape and size of women’s breast, this has steadily increased in popularity over the years. ||
 * 2. Rhinoplasty || Reshaping the nose usually done due to the lack of satisfaction, correction on breathing or reconstruction from injury or birth defect. ||
 * 3. Liposuction || A versatile technique that is helpful in reshaping many areas of the body. It can be used to smooth away extra bulges almost anywhere on the body. ||
 * 4. Eyelid Surgery / Blepharoplasty || It is used to alleviate drooping or puffy upper and lower eyelids, resulting in a younger look. ||
 * 5. Tummy Tuck || For people who have stretched abdominal skim usually due to pregnancy or dramatic weight loss. It can smooth the torso. ||
 * __ Breast Augmentation __**
 * __ Risks / Complications __**

// Blood Loss: // Bleeding is normal with any procedure but if there is excessive bleeding, it can create major complications.

// Blood Clots (DVT) // This usually occurs in the veins which can be very fatal, especially if there is a longer operating time and general anesthesia. They are also difficult to predict, but to prevent them during surgery, to not stay in one position for a long period of time and flexing your feet often.

// Infection: // This risk is less than one percent, but is at a higher risk for people who smoke, take steroids or have vascular conditions. If this does occur, it may be very serious. // Other Problems // 1. Brain Damage – can occur if the blood circulation is depressed at dangerous levels. 2. Malignant Hypothermia – when the body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate all rise to hyperactive levels and if not recognized quickly enough, can lead to death. This is however a rare complication. 3. Tempor ary Paralysis: if the muscle relaxants have not fully worn off during surgery and is easily detected and treated.


 * (Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Guide - Risks and Complications)(Mental Health; Same mortality but higher suicide rate is found among women with breast implants)(Breast Implants; FDA Panel: Implant Brand Safe Enough)**

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