What are the possible risks and complications of cheek or jaw surgery?
As with all surgery, the possibility of bleeding, scarring and infection exists. Nerves and muscles may be injured, causing permanent numbness or lower lip immobility, though this is rare. The implant may shift, requiring a second surgery to correct. Dental injury, while atypical, can occur. Additional, though rare, risks will be discussed at your consultation. In San Francisco, facial cosmetic surgery offers the most advanced techniques during and after surgery to minimize risk of complication.
