 The preoperative discussion with the patient included alternative treatment options, the procedure was explained, and the risk factors such as infection, swelling, scar tissue, numbness, continued pain, recurrence, and the postoperative management were discussed. 
The preoperative discussion with the patient included alternative treatment options , the procedure was explained , and the risk factors such as infection , swelling , scar tissue , numbness , continued pain , recurrence , and the postoperative management were discussed .