Rhinoplasty: The Complications and Risks of Having a Nose Job

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Rhinoplasty: The Complications and Risks of Having A Nose Job

Rhinoplasty can be extremely beneficial, in both improving the appearance and boosting self esteem or in correcting medical problems – such as a deviated septum which may be impairing breathing – which can arise from birth defects, accidents or illness. Before committing to a nose job, it is extremely important to thoroughly research any complications or risks that occasionally arise from the rhinoplasty procedure.

Of all the cosmetic surgeries, rhinoplasty has the highest rate of revisions, whereby patients go on to have further nose jobs. While many rhinoplasty patients love the end result, a significant minority have trouble adjusting to their new look. In older patients in particular, there is a risk that depression can arise because they are so accustomed to their old nose they cannot accept the new shape, even if the surgery has been performed well. Around 10% of patients seek to remedy their uneasiness with their new look by undergoing further surgery.

As well as the psychological implications of undergoing a nose job, there are also physical side effects that should be considered. Scarring is a common fear of rhinoplasty patients. Thankfully, scarring is generally minimal. In closed surgery scarring is not visible as it is confined to the inside of the nose, however scarring should not be particularly noticeable even in open surgery. In a majority of cases, this will eventually fade although extensive surgery, such as narrowing the nostrils, can increase scarring and there are also rare instances where complications do arise. Scar tissue can heal in an unexpected manor and occasionally this can cause a subtle whistling sound when breathing. If the body does not heal as expected, additional surgery may be required to correct this.

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Another unwanted effect of surgery can be blood vessels bursting around the operated area. These small red spots can cause patients to become self conscious. For some patients these will fade with time. Unfortunately though, burst blood vessels can often be a permanent side effect and will never go away.

Abnormal nose shape can occur if healing does not go as expected, often requiring revision rhinoplasty surgery to correct it. Occasionally, this is through the error of the surgeon, but it can also result from post-operative factors such as an incorrectly applied splint or the patient favouring one particular side when sleeping, causing the nose to ‘lean’ and heal with a bias to that side.

Minor side effects are more common in rhinoplasty surgery. This includes a persistent runny nose. Due to the healing process, excess mucus production is a common side effect which generally lasts around nine months after the surgery has been performed. However, a minority of patients still report this problem over two years after their nose job. Other normal side effects include a temporary loss of smell, which can last several weeks or months after the surgery, and nose bleeds. There are also much rarer side effects which should not give patients undue cause for concern. For instance, wound infections can occur in around 2% of rhinoplasty patients, but these can be easily treated with antibiotics.

Serious complications of rhinoplasty are thankfully rare. To reduce theses risk factors spend time finding a reputable surgeon , but bear in mind that even when surgery is performed well unexpected problems can arise. Therefore, it extremely important to weigh up the potential risks against the benefits of having a nose job.

Leanne has had several articles published on the subject of rhinoplasty risks and revision rhinoplasty.

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