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The complication may be a single complaint in the form of pain, itching, dissatisfaction related to the procedure's outcome, or surgical complication in the form of infection, wound dehiscence or skin necrosis. Inadequate counselling increases unsatisfaction. Improper examination increases the complications, and incomplete medical history and history of allergy increases the risk during surgery.<\/jats:p><jats:p>The author collected data of his 2896 patients, operated over a period of 10 years, and recorded the complains and complications. 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