Risks and Complications of Chin Reduction Surgery

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Although chin reduction surgery is considered to be a simple surgery, it comes with certain risks and possible complications. No surgery is risk free, and it is important that you are aware of the risks of any surgery before deciding to undergo it.

Risks of Any Surgery

All surgery comes with risks and there are several risks, which can be related to most surgeries.

One of the biggest risks when it comes to surgery is that of infection. Your skin is a barrier, which protects the body from harmful organisms and substances. When the skin is broken during surgery the body is open to some of these harmful organisms. That is why it is important to ensure that you are operated on in the most hygienic of environments. After your chin reduction surgery, it is important that you keep your face and mouth as clean as possible, following your surgeon’s instructions at all times. Signs that your wound has become infected include:

Redness, swelling, and inflammation around your mouth and chin
A high temperature
Heat surrounding the incision
Hardness surrounding the incision
A discharge coming out of the incision
An increase in pain

If you experience any of the above symptoms, it is important that you tell your surgeon immediately. You may need to go to hospital for treatment to ensure that the infection does not spread.

Another risk of any surgery is that of deep vein thrombosis, which occurs when a blood clot develops in one of the deep veins of the legs due to inactivity during and after surgery. Deep vein thrombosis can be fatal if it develops into a pulmonary embolism. Signs of deep vein thrombosis include:

Pain in one or both legs
Heat in the calves
Swelling of one or both legs
Aching in one or both legs

If you believe that, you have a deep vein thrombosis you should seek immediate medical aid.

Risks and Complications Associated with General Anaesthetic

Chin reduction surgery is usually carried out under a general anaesthetic. This brings risks with it as general anaesthetic can cause an adverse reaction. This can be in the form of an allergic reaction. It could also be that the anaesthetic restricts your breathing. If you have a reaction to the anaesthetic, there is a chance that this will be fatal. It is important that you are aware of this before you decide to undergo surgery.

There are also less serious risks associated with general anaesthetic, which include:

Feeling nauseas and vomiting
Shivering
Headaches and confusion
Fatigue
A sore throat

These side- effects will pass within a few days of your operation.

Risks and Complications of Cosmetic Surgery

One of the biggest complications of cosmetic surgery is that people are unhappy with the results once they have recovered from their operation. The best way to avoid this is to be clear about what you expect from your chin reduction surgery during your consultation with your surgeon.

Being unhappy with the results of your cosmetic surgery can leave you feeling down and also make you more self- conscious. It also means that you are likely to undergo further surgery, which brings with it more risks due to the scar tissue.