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The improvement in appearance which we strive
to achieve does not come without risk. Our techniques have been developed to be as effective and
as safe as possible, but surgery is not as predictable as going to a beauty shop for a facial. Despite careful pre-operative
evaluation and close attention to operative detail and postoperative care, complications may
arise. These may range from the small bother of prolonged swelling or a minor wound infection to a serious tragedy such as a
stroke or even death.
No operation is entirely predictable. Some
people, because of their anatomy, can get more improvement than others. Sometimes we can't
make all the changes that we desire, and rarely the patient may be left with a problem that wasn't anticipated at all. If
a complication in the results or healing of your operation does occur, touch up surgery can often
improve the problem.
This discussion is not meant to scare
you away from surgery. Every year thousands of facial plastic operations are performed with great
safety on persons of all ages. Compare the procedure to a car trip across the country. You expect things to go well. There
would only be a minuscule chance of having a bad accident.
There is also the risk that you will not be
satisfied with the cosmetic improvement obtained. Although we strive for perfection, we never
achieve it. Moreover, facial plastic surgery will not solve your business or
social difficulties. You must clearly understand what can and cannot be accomplished with
facial plastic surgery, and your expectations must be realistic.
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