What Are The Potential Risks And Complications?
Edited by Guy Slowik MD FRCS. Last updated on June 28th 2011
Cosmetic procedures are generally safe, but every surgery carries some risk. These include
- Hematoma (collection of blood under the skin)
- Infection and bleeding
- Complications of anesthesia
- Injury to nerves that control facial muscles
- Numbness
- Scarring
Usually, these conditions improve within days or weeks. Sometimes, however, these conditions are permanent, or more surgery is necessary to correct them.
