Potential Risks & Complications

Some men and women who might benefit from a face lift in San Diego temporarily put it off because they're worried about the risks and possible complications; some put it off permanently. It's unfortunate, because the potential for risks and complications is not unique to plastic surgery; it's inherent to any surgery, whether removing tonsils or transplanting a heart.

The fact is according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 1.8 million cosmetic surgical procedures were performed in the United States in 2007. Of the almost two million procedures, over 118,000 were facelifts. In the majority of these procedures, patients suffering complications were in the minority. Still, if you're like other people in La Jolla, Temecula, Riverside or San Diego considering a facelift, you don't want to be a statistic. Most likely, you won't; and, it's not because of chance, but rather because triple board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Chaffoo doesn't treat you like a number. He treats you like a unique individual and as an adult who's capable of making an informed decision when presented with the facts regarding the risks and complications of a facelift:

• Blood might collect under the skin resulting in pain (hematoma)
• Nerves that control the facial muscles might be injured
• Numbness
• Infection at the incision site(s) might result
• Reaction to anesthesia might ensue such as nausea
• Skin discoloration
• The inability of the wound to heal properly, and
• The possibility that you won't be happy with the results

Most of the complications associated with a facelift are either temporary, can be eliminated with antibiotics or can be corrected by Dr. Chaffoo. You can have an in-depth discussion about the risks, complications and rewards of a facelift, including how a patient's anatomy and healing abilities play an important role, during your consultation. Request your Complimentary Consultation online or call 858-587-9850 (La Jolla) or 951-506-1040 (Murrieta) for an appointment with triple board certified plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS.

When it comes to complications, the fact is they do happen; the thing to remember is that they're rare. And, that they can be minimized by properly preparing for surgery, the existence of a comprehensive post operative care program and by ensuring that the doctor who performs your facelift in San Diego is a board certified plastic surgeon, as well as extremely experienced with a plastic surgery procedure such as a facelift. In other words, a plastic surgeon like Dr. Chaffoo.

If you're considering a facial sculpting plastic surgery such as a rejuvenating face lift, San Diego plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS can help you to fully understand both the rewards and risks. Dr. Chaffoo is part of a select group of plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Otolaryngology (Head and Neck Surgery) and the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Benefit from his unique training and his extensive, twenty years worth of real world experience. Request your Complimentary Consultation online or call 858-587-9850 (La Jolla) or 951-506-1040 (Murrieta) for an appointment with triple board certified plastic surgeon Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS. He has two offices conveniently located close to you on Genesee Avenue in La Jolla on the Scripps Memorial Hospital Campus at the Ximed Medical Center and on Monroe Avenue in Murrieta.

You demand the best from yourself. Dr. Chaffoo demands the best as well - from himself, from his staff and always for you.