Medical experts discuss risks and complexities of plastic surgery

Medical specialists are highlighting the complexities and risks associated with various aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

Plastic surgeon Gianna Mariel Ramos Agüero emphasizes that liposuction should be used for body contouring rather than as a weight-loss method. She advises that patients with morbid obesity or metabolic conditions like diabetes and hypertension should prioritize weight loss through nutrition and endocrinology before considering surgery. Ramos Agüero also notes the importance of postoperative care, including lymphatic drainage and compression garments, to aid recovery.

In the field of facial surgery, specialist Juan Carlos Hijano Mir explains the difficulties of secondary rhinoplasty, such as the case involving Lucas González. He notes that revision surgeries are more complex because surgeons must work with altered anatomy, including scar tissue, fibrosis, and weakened cartilage. In such cases, surgeons may need to use grafts from the ear or ribs to reconstruct the nasal architecture to achieve both functional and aesthetic results.