An advertisement for surgery that claims "Risk Free" is very tempting, almost as tempting as "pain-free surgery". Who wouldn't want risk free surgery? No side effects, no worries, right?

Wrong! The internet is the only place you are likely to see these advertisements because they are untrue and print publishers are unlikely to allow false advertising to go to press.

This is a case of if-it-sounds-too-good-it-is. No surgery is risk free just as no surgery is 100% safe. Explore Understanding the Risks of Surgery for more information.