| Operation time | 2 hrs |
| Anaesthesia | general |
| Nights in hospital | 2 |
| Risks - common | bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, temporary skin irregularity |
| Risks - uncommon | infection, bad scarring, asymmetry, bleeding, permanent numbness, permanent nerve damage, delayed wound healing |
| Pain and discomfort | 3 - 7 days |
| Follow-up after surgery | 1 week, 2 weeks (stitches removed), 3 months |
| Time off work | 2 - 3 weeks |
| Sports | 2 weeks - walking
4 weeks - everything |
| Result | 4 weeks until final result
scars continue to improve over 18 months |
