Facelift Virus Affects Small Portion of Plastic Surgery Population

People who get plastic surgery or who are considering getting plastic surgery should always stay on top of the latest news about risks associated with those procedures. The latest risk being reported is related to a "superbug" infection that may be associated with the face lift procedure.

The infection is called Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA). It is a version of the staph infection that is generally treatable although not always easy to cure. It may pose problems for people who have compromised immune systems. However it should be noted that plastic surgery patients should not be getting procedures done when they are dealing with immune deficiency issues.

The infection was reported in less than one percent of face lift patients studied. It is believed that some of these patients had the infection prior to surgery and that the surgery just heightened the problem's presence in the body. As a result, the recommendation for dealing with this problem includes screening for MRSA prior to surgery.

Question of the Day: Would you reconsider a face lift because of the news about MRSA?

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