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