Complications after rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty, like any other surgery, has side effects and complications, which fortunately occur rarely, and the patient can minimize the possibility of these complications by following the principles of a healthy lifestyle. Overall, poor posture, smoking, or illness increase the likelihood of developing postoperative complications. As mentioned, the risk of rhinoplasty complications is very low, but it is better and safer for the patient to be aware of these potential risks before rhinoplasty and be prepared to face them.

Some complications after rhinoplasty are common and can occur after any type of surgery, but some complications are only related to rhinoplasty; For example, drooping tip of the nose is a complication of rhinoplasty. However, the surgeon and the staff of the clinic are obliged to be aware of these possible dangers before the nose operation and to prepare for such problems.

What causes rhinoplasty complications?

Choosing an experienced cosmetic surgeon greatly reduces the risk of complications associated with rhinoplasty. The patient should make the most of the consultation and discuss with the surgeon any questions and ambiguities about the complications and problems of rhinoplasty, the benefits and the potential risks.

If you do not choose an experienced and professional rhinosurgeon to perform rhinoplasty, you may not be satisfied with the result of the surgery and you may experience side effects.

The next case is not following the pre- and post-rhinoplasty care. If you do not follow all the items recommended by the surgeon, you may experience complications from the nose during and after the nose surgery.

Before surgery, the patient is told the necessary recommendations such as how to lie down and sleep after surgery, not to hit the nose, how to stick, do not smoke, etc. These cases can have a significant impact on the outcome of rhinoplasty and ultimately 100% satisfaction of the person with rhinoplasty.

Complications and risks

The important thing about the complications of rhinoplasty is that both the general complications associated with all surgeries and the specific complications of rhinoplasty, both rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, must be considered. In the following, we will first mention the complications of rhinoplasty that can occur in any operation, including rhinoplasty:

• Bleeding
• Infection
• Severe reaction to anesthesia and anesthetic
• Hematoma (accumulation of blood under the skin)

Specific potential risks of rhinoplasty include:

• Anesthesia and numbness
• Bleeding from the nose
• Scarring on the base of the nose
• Rupture of small blood vessels on the surface of the skin
• Inflation
• Permanent nerve damage
• Excessive or inappropriate correction of the nose, which necessitates revision and secondary nasal surgery.

side effects

In addition to the potential risks associated with rhinoplasty, there are potential short-term side effects. Because each patient’s rhinoplasty is different, different side effects occur in patients, but there is no need to worry because the side effects improve after a short time.

Postoperative pain: Rhinoplasty is one of the most effective ways to improve facial beauty, however, because the cartilage and bone of the nose are greatly manipulated during nasal surgery, pain and discomfort after nasal surgery is normal. Fortunately, this pain is usually mild and can be managed with painkillers.

Swelling: One of the most common side effects of rhinoplasty is swelling around the eyes and nose. The swelling is noticeable in the first few days after rhinoplasty, but subsides dramatically after two weeks. Of course, there is a slight swelling up to 6 months after surgery. The final result of rhinoplasty can usually be seen after a year.

Bruising: Bruising is one of the most common complications of rhinoplasty. The amount of bruising after surgery depends on the patient’s sensitivity and the extent of the surgery. This bruising is usually limited to the area around the eyes and resolves after a maximum of 10 days.