Most of the time this is an outpatient operation and a stay in the hospital is not needed. 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.
Most people are back to work within a week or two.
It takes many months before the final result is seen.