Every surgery carries risk. Knowing what they are is how you prepare.
Cosmetic surgery is real surgery. Board-certified surgeons work to minimize complications, but a percentage of procedures will result in an adverse event that requires treatment, sometimes urgently.
By Procedure
The risks associated with plastic surgery vary between patients and the procedures they undergo. To learn about possible risks and complications associated with some of the most popular procedures, visit the following pages:
- Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) – Seroma, hematoma, wound complications, DVT risk.
- Breast augmentation – Capsular contracture, implant-related complications, infection.
- Brazilian Butt Lift (Buttock Augmentation) – Fat embolism risk, the highest-stakes cosmetic procedure.
- Liposuction – Contour irregularities, fluid imbalance, skin necrosis.
- Rhinoplasty – Breathing changes, asymmetry, and revision rates.
Learn about Aesthetisure covered procedures and complications.
What complication treatment actually costs
When a complication occurs, the immediate concern is medical. But the financial reality follows fast: most health insurance policies exclude complications from elective cosmetic surgery, even when treatment is medically necessary.
That’s why complication insurance exists. Aesthetisure covers the cost of treating a covered complication for 45 days after your procedure, up to policy limits, and our claims process starts immediately, with no health insurance denial required first.