Nerve Damage Risk associated with Cyst Removal from face

I am scheduled to have a 2 by 21/2 cm cyst removed from my left side of my face by a plastic surgeron.  He indicated that there is a risk of nerve damage due to the location of the cyst and the nerve fibers.  He said that if there was any damage it would only effect my smile.  Now, I am having the cyst removed to improve the look of my face, even though a scar will be noticiable, I am more worried about damage to my facial nerve.  Can someone please tell me how common the nerve damage is and if anyone has suffered from the damage?  Any information regarding the damage to facial nerve is appreciated.  PS  the Dr. said not to get hung up on the risk, but I can't help but to worry!  Thank you in advance for your advice.

[password12]

I have a reoccuring cyst behind my left ear.  I have had it I & D'd twice, surgically removed, and then I & D'd once more and now I am at the same crossroads.  I just don't know if I want to have another surgery because of the nerve damage risk is well.  I will keep you updated

[sheardo]

Did you have ur cyst removed?did you have facial damage? i am having the same on 12-01-2011 and like you am worried.
regards

[ynm]

My boyfriend has a cyst on the left side of his face right next to his eye. The doctor has informed him that it is twisted with his nerve and so again he runs a risk of losing some movement in his eyebrow. Just wanted to share our situation and ask anyone if the've expirienced anything like this.

[Hairstylistondemand]

It's true you can have facial nerve damage as a result of a cyst removal, I know it has happened to me,my advice to you is do your homework , get another doctor if you must, don't look at his position, as being a doctor, they make mistakes too at your expense