Minor cosmetic surgeries are risk free

HealthDay News reported today that minor invasive cosmetic procedures are nearly risk-free.

According to a new study, there were no major complications associated to minor cosmetic surgeries. Less than one percent of patients reported minor complications such as bruising, swelling, redness or darkening of the skin after having minor operations.

The researchers reviewed the results of more than 20,000 minor cosmetic procedures such as fillers, neurotoxins and the use laser performed by dermatologists. 23 dermatologists from eight centers across the country were included in the study.

For filler procedures, 0.52 percent reported complications. Fillers has a higher complication rate compared to laser or neurotoxins because it is more invasive according to the researchers.

Dr. Murad Alam , a professor of dermatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and a physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, said the result of the study would help patients have a peace of mind. “The message for patients is that if you are thinking of getting one of these procedures, you are not indulging in something drastic or high-risk."

Dr. Alam further added that it is safer to undergo different minor cosmetic surgeries rather than getting one big cosmetic procedure that might be too risky.

The complete findings of the study were published in the journal JAMA Dermatology.