| Operation time | 1 - 2 hrs |
| Anaesthesia | general |
| Nights in hospital | 1 |
| Risks - common | bruising, swelling, temporary numbness, temporary skin irregularity |
| Risks - uncommon | infection, excessive scarring, asymmetry, bleeding, permanent numbness, airway narrowing |
| Pain and discomfort | 3 - 7 days |
| Follow-up after surgery | 1 week, 3 months |
| Time off work | 1 - 2 weeks |
| Sports | 2 weeks - walking
4 weeks - jogging
6 weeks - everything |
| Result | 12 weeks until final result
scars continue to improve over 18 months |
