What are the risks and complications connected with orthognathic surgery?
Orthognathic surgery is performed very often with excellent results; however, all surgeries involve certain risks which your surgeon will discuss with you. Complications occur infrequently but can include a feeling of numbness or stiffness of the face for a certain period of several months. Other complications that can occur include infection or a shifting of the bones, or complications associated with anesthesia. These are not common occurrences; however, your surgeon will discuss them with you prior to surgery.
