Complications & Risks of Rhinoplasty Surgery

Like any other medical procedure, Rhinoplasty have some risks you should be aware of

The decision to have a nose job is a life changing decision. We, at Rhinoplasty Chicago want You to have all the relevant information available for you, prior to making your decision.

Although nose plastic surgery is not consider to be a very complicated operation it does have a few risks you should be aware of.

In your Rhinoplasty free consultation you will be able to ask and get all the information regarding the specific risks and possible way to reduce them.

Weigh the Pros and Cons

After learning about the  risks associated with your rhinoplasty surgery we advice you to take your time in order to make the right decision for you. Remember, going through nose plastic surgery is a personal decision . By acknowledging the possibility of a “bad rhinoplasty” you will help yourself move further along in your decision making process. Make a list of the pros and cons associated with your procedure and decide whether these are risks you are willing to take, or not.

Complications & Risks of Rhinoplasty

It is important to note that almost all nose surgeries end with satisfactory results and with no complications. The following are a few rare cases of possible complications:

• Infection- By carefule treatment of your nose after surgery we can dramatically reduce the risk of infection.
• Post surgery bleeding- By keeping your head elevated as much as possible for the 48 hours immediately following your surgery, heavy bleeding can be avoided.
• Skin numbness- There is a slight chance that nerves may be aggravated during surgery, in which case, skin numbness can occur.
• Changes to nasal airway- Although in the vast majority of cases, rhinoplasty clears nasal passages, there is a slight possibility that the surgery may interfere with the smooth passage of air through the nostrils.
• Persistent pain- Pain may persist longer than expected especially in cases where recovery recommendations are not followed.
• Scarring worse than expected- Although scarring is typically barely noticeable at all after recovery, depending on the nature of your body’s healing process and skin type, scarring may be worse than you expected, but there are ointments you can apply to further reduce any chances of noticeable scarring.
• The need for a revised surgery- In very rare cases, the nose may not comply with all of the desired alterations during rhinoplasty surgery and may require a second surgery in the future to restructure the shape once again to induce permanent change

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Be Open with Your Surgeon

It is normal to feel nervous and apprehensive about your nose job. Take your time with this decision and try not to rush, or put any unnecessary pressure on yourself.

Your surgeon is there to help you and to make you aware of all of the necessary information to make an educated decision. At Rhinoplasty-Chicago, each member of our staff takes an understanding, tolerant and accommodating approach to the service of patients. You can feel free to discuss your feelings, your fears and your opinions with your surgeon at Rhinoplasty-Chicago.

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