Key facts
- Plastic surgeons identify procedures patients most frequently regret.
- Patients often seek reversals and revisions for these procedures.
- Reasons for regret include 'skeletonized' looks, changing trends, and serious complications.
Three plastic surgeons have identified the cosmetic procedures that patients most commonly regret. These regrets stem from a combination of factors, including the development of a 'skeletonized' appearance, shifts in aesthetic trends, and the occurrence of serious complications. Consequently, many patients seek corrective surgeries to reverse or revise these initial procedures.