Facelifts have long been one of the world’s most popular cosmetic procedures, and as a result they have been refined to the point that they pose a very minimal risk of complications. Surgical techniques and materials have been carefully updated over the years to give both male and female patients less noticeable incision lines, faster recovery times, and longer-lasting results.

However, when considering a facelift or any surgical procedure, it is absolutely necessary to be familiar with all the possible clinical outcomes, no matter how unlikely they might be. By becoming familiar with all possible risks, you can minimize your chances of these outcomes by asking the right questions and carefully following your surgeon’s orders.

Getting the Best Information About Facelift Risks in Scottsdale/Phoenix

Although there is plenty of information regarding facelift risks available online, the most trustworthy place to get your information about potential complications is from your surgeon. During the initial consultation and subsequent consultations, Dr. Henderson will thoroughly review with you all of the possible complications that may occur as a result of your procedure.

Speaking with Dr. Henderson during the consultation gives her a chance to make sure that her patients are fully informed about the information that they need to make a good decision, and gives patients the opportunity to ask personal questions related to their own unique procedure. While online procedure reviews and forums are very useful for researching various procedural options options and their potential ramifications, a personal conversation with Dr. Henderson is the best way to get the answers to the involved and individual questions that each patient may possess.

Potential Facelift Risks in Scottsdale/Phoenix

Any surgical procedure carries a very small chance of complications, due to the fact that the body’s layers of defense are being breached. For that reason, surgical teams are drilled on precise techniques for sterile and safe surgical intervention. By choosing an experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Henderson and a well-reviewed facility like New Image Plastic Surgery, you are already improving your results and minimizing the risks dramatically. Dr. Henderson’s Scottsdale/Phoenix patients can rest assured that they are in the best possible hands.

As with any such procedure, there is still a very slight possibility of unexpected complications. These unlikely events include infection, bleeding issues, scarring, changes in sensation, issues with skin pigmentation, and poor wound healing. Most complications are completely treatable, but in worst case scenarios is may be necessary to undergo revisionary surgery, though this is a highly rare occurrence. Prior to your procedure, Dr. Henderson will thoroughly review all of the potential complications with you during a consultation. At this point, you may discuss any concerns you have about these possibilities, as it is crucial that patients be as informed as possible so that they can be in control of their own medical decisions. 

For more information about getting a facelift in Scottsdale/Phoenix, or to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Henderson, please visit the contact page.

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