Nasal surgery: Is revision surgery necessary after 10 years? Common misconceptions about plastic surgery
There is a common myth that if you undergo rhinoplasty, you must have a revision surgery after 10 years, but this is not true. Unless complications such as inflammation occur, there is no need to redo the nose surgery. Stories like "your nose turns blue in winter after rhinoplasty" or "if you fly soon after nose surgery, the pressure difference will cause the wound to open" are also unfounded rumors.
People often think that undergoing plastic surgery in summer carries a higher risk of side effects, while having surgery in winter results in a lower rate of inflammation. According to the results of the "Perception Survey on the Relationship Between Plastic Surgery and Seasons" published by Banobagi Plastic Surgery in January 2021, 81.3% of respondents said that "seasons influence the timing of plastic surgery." Winter was also ranked as the best season for plastic surgery.
However, there is no need to worry too much about undergoing plastic surgery in the summer. This is because post-operative care methods have improved, and the widespread use of air conditioning has reduced the risk of high temperatures causing complications compared to the past. Director Kwon said, "Seasons do not significantly affect plastic surgery," and "It is better to schedule the surgery according to your own schedule."
The claim that it becomes harder to lose weight after gaining weight again following liposuction is also false. Liposuction is a procedure that reduces the number of fat cells. Director Kwon explained, "The main reason people gain weight after liposuction is because the remaining fat cells increase in volume," and "Since the absolute number of fat cells was reduced through surgery, it is actually not more difficult to lose weight compared to before the surgery."
There is a claim that people who have undergone breast augmentation surgery may face difficulties during breast cancer screening. However, there is no correlation between breast augmentation surgery and breast cancer screening. Even in mammography, which applies pressure during the examination, the shape of the breasts or the condition of the implants are not significantly affected after surgery. However, it is advisable to inform the medical staff about the fact of having had breast augmentation surgery in advance when undergoing breast cancer screening.