Facelift Risks

A facelift, a procedure performed to help repair sagging, drooping, and wrinkled skin of the face and neck, can provide great results for patients. Patients also need to be aware of the potential complications and facelift risks. In addition to the general risks associated with all surgeries patients need to consider the procedure specific risks such as facial weakness, nerve damage, skin necrosis, abnormal facial contour, and more. Below are helpful lists detailing the various potential facelift complications.

Types of Facelift Risks

Below are some of the surgical complications and risks associated with this cosmetic procedure. If you have additional questions regarding a specific risk or any other questions regarding the surgery it is recommended that you contact a local facelift surgeon.

• Abnormal facial contour
  
• Blistering of skin
  
• Depression
  
• Discoloration
  
• Ear nerve damage
  
• Facial weakness or paralysis
  
• Hematoma
  
• Injury to facial nerves
  
• Keloid
  
• Loss of sideburns
• Nerve Damage
  

• Open ear canal
  
• Permanent numbness
  
• Skin irregularities
  
• Skin necrosis (skin death)
  
• Slow healing
  
• Swelling
  
• Tight face
  
• Weak facial muscles
• Visible scarring
• Reaction to the Anesthesia

Risks Associated With All Surgeries

• Satisfaction with Results
• Infections.
• Scarring
• Swelling
• Blood Clots
• Post-surgery complications
• Corrective Surgeries
• Medication Reactions

Risks During Recovery

• Pain
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Tenderness
• Scarring
• Bleeding

Cosmetic Surgery Risks by Type

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