Injury to underlying structures including nerve or parotid gland
May take up to a year for all of the nerves to regenerate after face lifting surgery.
Facial Asymmetry
Differences between the two sides of the face that may necessitate further surgery.
Scarring
Scars are hidden as much as possible but scar revision may be necessary after everything is healed.
Infection
Rare and usually treatable with antibiotics.
Bleeding
Rare but may require surgical intervention.
Need for revisionary surgery
Recurrent facial aging changes or any of the above complications may necessitate further surgery.
