Do Plastic Surgery Risks Increase with Age?
As we age, certain changes to our body are inevitable. Many of these serve as the impetus for seeking plastic surgery procedures. Others may be seen as factors that can increase surgical risks. However, according to a new study published by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, risks for complications following a procedure are only slightly impacted by age.
During this five-year study, researchers found that the average rate of complications following procedures such as body contouring and breast enhancement was 1.84% in younger men and women. In older patients this rate increased a mere .10% to 1.94, making age statically […]
