Risks of facial rejuvenation
October 27th, 2008 -- Posted in facial aesthetic surgery tips | No Comments »All surgeries carry a certain degree of risk. When the facial rejuvenation is performed by an experienced and qualified plastic surgeon, the incidence of complications are less frequent and minor. With this in mind, every person is different and their anatomy can vary from patient to patient. Individual physical reactions and healing abilities also vary, and the outcome of any surgery is never completely predictable.
The complications can include bruising, which is a collection of blood under the skin. This must be removed by the surgeon. Injury to the nerves and control of facial muscles is a possibility. These are often temporary when they do occur, but can be permanent. Number of infections associated with the surgery or complications and reactions to anesthesia occur as well. Smokers may experience poor healing of the skin.
The most common complication associated with facial rejuvenation surgery is bleeding. This may require a return additional surgery to repair. Less common complications include the aforementioned nerve damage that can leave part of his face paralyzed. The necrosis of the skin that overlap may also occur. The edges of the skin where it rejuvenates after surgery did not heal and the cells die. A return to the operating room is likely in this case.
Although rare, other risks associated with surgery include bruising, which can take longer to disappear. Infection is a complication associated with virtually any type of surgery. This includes facial rejuvenation surgery, although it is usually fairly small risk. Which extends the thickening or scarring is another complication that can happen. In some individuals easily heal, scarring can develop thicker and larger than normal. The loss of hair around the site of the incision can occur. Another possible complication is the asymmetry. Sometimes, because of the healing process or the type of procedure performed, there remains a gap between the two sides of his face.