What are the risks of rhinoplasty?

It is possible to develop tiny red marks and spots after rhinoplasty. This can be the result of blood vessels bursting under the skin’s surface during the surgery. Although this is extremely infrequent, it can still happen, unfortunately, and the spots may not ever go away.
Scarring is minimal if the incisions are inside of the nose. However when an open technique is used, or if there was nostril-narrowing work done, the scars made on the outside of the nose may be visible for an undetermined amount of time, usually until maturation.
Even when a highly skilled surgeon performs your surgery, sometimes your body may not heal correctly. In some cases, your body might have an adverse reaction causing undesired results. Some patients lose their sense of smell temporarily. Your nose may be slightly swollen for over a year, and scar tissue may heal in a way that may cause a whistling sound to be heard when you breathe in and out.
You should also know that this surgery has the highest rate of revisions. It seems that some people, especially mature people, may not readily accept the new look of their face. It is common that patients find out they were too well-accustomed to their old nose, so they just cannot seem to make the transition comfortably.
Moreover, a few rhinoplasties just do not heal correctly, due to something as serious as human error. When a qualified plastic surgeon is doing your rhinoplasty, complications are infrequent and minor. Nevertheless, there is always a possibility of infection, nosebleed, or a reaction to the anesthesia, as in any other surgery. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon’s instructions both before and after rhinoplasty.

Secondary surgery

It is common for individuals to request a second or third operation to change the appearance of their nose. As a rule, surgery becomes more difficult and much more complicated after the first time. It becomes so stressful that the gains from subsequent operations are lower, as are the chances of success. A rhinoplasty is still a major operation and should not be undertaken lightly as some people do. That is why before you decide to have a rhinoplasty, you should talk to your doctor about the procedure. You should know what to expect, and have realistic expectations.