• Pain
• Swelling
• Bruising around the eyes
• Nasal bleeding
• Nasal stuffiness.

Risks

• Infection
• Asymmetry
• Incomplete correction (may require additional surgery)
• Surface irregularities

Recovery

Patients may return to work after 3-7 days, depending on the nature of the procedure. Strenuous activities may be resumed after two to three weeks. Sun exposure is to be avoided for 4 months.

The final results will be visible between 6 and 12 months after surgery. This is due to prolonged swelling which relates to the time required for re-establishment of lymphatic drainage pathways.