What Are The Risks Or
Complications Of A Facelift?

As with any surgery, there is some risk involved with a facelift. Risks include:

• Unfavorable scarring
• Infections
• Hematoma
• Skin necrosis
• Nerve injury resulting in facial weakness

Significant complications, although possible, are uncommon. It is very important that smokers refrain from smoking for four to six weeks before and after the procedure to reduce the likelihood of wound healing complications.

As with any surgery, the skill of your surgeon will greatly impact the outcome of your procedure including the risk of complications. By choosing a board certified plastic surgeon, you can be confident that your surgeon has undergone the most extensive training possible, passed rigorous examinations demonstrating skill and competence, and performed many similar procedures in the past. Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger is dual board certified in general surgery and plastic surgery, and he possesses the skills necessary to minimize your risk of complications.

Please contact our Philadelphia plastic surgery office today to schedule your initial facelift consultation with Dr. Bottger, serving the Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr, and West Chester, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania areas.

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