There are risks for any elective surgical procedure, and optimizing your health will always help reduce these risks. The most common risk is decreased sensation in the skin after surgery. Rest assured that full sensation will return over time. Some experience numbness in the ear, which is quite normal. Other risks include wound healing problems, infection, and scarring. Regular postoperative visits will allow for the best possible healing and scar outcome. Facial weakness, when it occurs, is typically temporary. Bleeding is also uncommon as long as blood pressure is well-controlled. A full description of the potential risks will be provided with the informed consent process, and consent forms will be provided before surgery to allow for adequate time to review.