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Possible Complications with Connecticut Facelift (Rhytidectomy)Possible ComplicationsThe most common complication after a Connecticut Facelift is a collection of blood under the skin (hematoma). In less than 2% of Facelift operations, this collection of blood must be removed in the operating room immediately post-procedure. Occasionally, small hematomas are removed in our Connecticut medical office several days after the procedure. Other complications such as infection, eye irritation, delayed healing or excessive scarring are uncommon.Connecticut Facelifts rarely produce serious complications. With a Facelift procedure at our Connecticut surgery facility, the scars are placed either within the hair or in natural folds and lines of the face so that they are inconspicuous or easily hidden by makeup or hair styling. Your scars fade with time and are usually not noticeable. Nevertheless, you should be aware that scars are permanent, and their width, height, and color are not totally predictable. As with any surgical procedure, small sensory nerves near the surface of the skin are interrupted during a Facelift and brow lift, consequently, portions of your scalp, cheeks, and neck will feel numb or have less than full feeling. Sensibility returns over several months, but some diminished feelings may last indefinitely. Facial nerve injury with weakness of a part of the face can occur on a transient or permanent basis. The latter is very rare. Other complications not listed here, can occur but are exceedingly rare. Nonetheless, it is important to enter into your procedure aware not only of the benefits, but also of the possible complications. Board Certified Connecticut Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Singer will Talk to you about every question and concern you may have during your consultation at our Westport medical offices. Click here to request a certificate for $100 off any Medical Spa package and a chance to discuss Facelift (Rhytidectomy) with our Board Certified Connecticut Plastic Surgeon at our Westport medical offices. |