01. Cosmetic & Reconstructive
Facial Surgery
Facial procedures are highly individual. Anatomy, skin quality, prior surgery, breathing, vision and personal goals all influence whether an operation is appropriate and which approach might be considered. Some facial operations are undertaken for functional reasons, others for appearance, and many sit somewhere between the two.
Before a consultation
It helps to have thought about the following. None of it is required, and none of it needs to be sent to us in advance.
- 01What you would like to change, described in your own words rather than in procedure names.
- 02Whether a surgical option, a non-surgical option, or no intervention best matches your goal.
- 03Your general health, medications and any previous facial surgery or injury.
- 04How much recovery time you can realistically accommodate.
What the appointment covers
- Whether the concern you describe is likely to be addressed by surgery at all
- The range of approaches that may apply, and their trade-offs
- Scarring, swelling and how appearance changes over time
- Risks, limitations and alternatives specific to your situation
Risks and limitations
All facial surgery carries risk, including bleeding, infection, scarring, asymmetry, altered sensation, delayed healing, and the possibility that the outcome differs from what was hoped for. Some concerns cannot be fully corrected surgically. Risk profiles differ substantially between operations and between individuals.
Next step
The only way to know whether an operation is appropriate for you is an individual assessment. An enquiry does not commit you to anything and does not establish a clinician-patient relationship.
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