All operations have some risk. The risks of surgery are divided into two groups. First those that are seen in all operations and second those that are unique or special for this operation. In the first group, the main risks are swelling, bruising, bleeding, infection, a scar and numbness or change in feeling. The main specific problem for this operation is the long and sometimes heavy scar.
Most people are back to work within a week or two.
Remember that these responses apply to Dr. Hudson's practise. There are many different ways to do this operation and your best advice comes from your own plastic surgeon.