With all surgical procedures, there are risks and complications, such as infection, bleeding or unusual scarring. These are extremely uncommon, however, and the vast majority of patients report happiness with the outcome and improvement of their appearance. It is important for the patient and his or her family to understand that the goal of the surgery is improvement, not perfection.
As with any aesthetic procedure, pre-operative consultation is an optimal time for defining patient's motivation for cosmetic improvement and developing a plan of action. It is at this time that patient's desires and fears can be explored. Conditions affecting the epidermis can be treated using a series of superficial exfoliations whereas the conditions affecting deeper skin structures may require more advanced, medium depth or deep chemical peeling. It is important for the patient to ask pertinent questions regarding the expected degree of sustained facial rejuvenation, related risks and expected "down-time". All these factors contribute to achieving patient satisfaction and rewarding sustained aesthetic result.
