It is important for any person considering plastic surgery, including facial implants, to understand the risks and potential benefits involved. A person must also understand who does and does not make a good candidate for this procedure. The patient should also know what to anticipate in order to go into the procedure with reasonable expectations. Potential Risks: The risks involved with facial implants are not much different than the risks involved with other types of plastic surgery, and there are actually fewer risks than with other types of plastic surgery. The risks may include a small amount of scarring (depending on where the implant is located) and the risk of infection. The risk of infection is minimized through the use of antibiotics. |