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As with all operations, there are a few risks of surgery. These include:
- dizziness
- facial paralysis (rarely)
- infection at the incision site
Scientists aren't sure about the long-term effects of electrical stimulation on the nervous system. It is also possible to damage the implant's internal components by a blow to the head, which will render the device unworkable.
— Carol A. Turkington
