As a plastic surgeon with years of experience, I have seen many patients come to me with regrets about their cosmetic surgery. Whether it's because the results didn't meet their expectations or because of complications, regret is a common feeling among those who have undergone procedures. In fact, a study by the Medical Accident Group found that 65% of people surveyed regretted their surgery, despite 28% being very satisfied with the results. But interestingly, even though patients may experience post-operative pain, weight gain, and other challenges, many are still willing to undergo the procedure again and recommend it to others. This is something that the authors of the study noted, highlighting that even those who were dissatisfied with their results were still likely to refer others for the same procedure.
However, those who were most dissatisfied were also those who had the lowest opinion of their appearance before the surgery. Overall, the majority of patients (80%) reported being satisfied with their results, with 53% rating their appearance after liposuction as excellent or very good. One celebrity who has been open about her decision to have liposuction is Amy Schumer. She has shared that she has no regrets about undergoing the fat removal procedure and has even encouraged her fans to consider it if they are unhappy with their bodies. Unfortunately, there are many myths surrounding procedures like liposuction that can make people skeptical about its effectiveness and safety. Most of the research on regret in plastic surgery has focused on breast reconstruction, so it's important to keep in mind that there is a lack of sufficient studies on this topic. The purpose of this review is to analyze existing research on breast reconstruction and its relationship to regret in plastic surgery.
By doing so, we can gain a better understanding of this complex phenomenon and identify ways to reduce its incidence after aesthetic procedures. Through this review, it has become clear that regret after breast reconstruction surgery is influenced by a variety of factors and is not a simple issue. In order to improve preoperative information and reduce the risk of regret, Luan et al. conducted a prospective, randomized controlled trial. Their study analyzed whether decision-making aids could provide support and guidance for patients considering autologous prosthetic breast reconstruction surgery.
The results showed that these tools were effective in promoting informed decision-making and reducing the likelihood of regret.
