All humans are prone to errors and mistakes. Physicians and surgeons are no exception. Mistakes during ordinary surgeries occur from time to time. Plastic surgery is an even more delicate practice that requires lot of skill and experience on the part of plastic surgeons. Majority of the common plastic surgery mistakes occur due to improper procedural performances, minor surgical errors, and incorrect post-operative care. Nearly all the common plastic surgery mistakes can be avoided by proper screening of the patient and adequate preparation before the surgery. Some of the most common plastic surgery mistakes are presented below.
Plastic Surgery Mistakes in Facial Surgeries
If mistakes occur in facial plastic surgery procedures, they are highly visible. At the same time, they are also difficult to repair. The patient is likely to have an unnatural or wooden look, if mistakes occur in facial surgeries. If any nerve is accidentally damaged or skin tissue is tightened excessively, it can lead to partial or complete paralysis. Further, asymmetry in facial parts, gross disproportions, excess scarring, hardening of facial tissues, and harmful implant leaks are also possible when mistakes occur in facial plastic surgery procedures.