| Operation time | 1/2 to 1 hr |
| Anaesthesia | local |
| Nights in hospital | daycase |
| Risks - common | bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, temporary skin irregularity |
| Risks - uncommon | infection, excessive scarring, asymmetry, bleeding, permanent numbness |
| Pain and discomfort | 1 day |
| Follow-up after surgery | 1 week, 3 months |
| Time off work | 1 day |
| Sports | next day |
| Result | immediate
lasts 6 to 9 months |
