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What are the risks of a rhinoplasty operation?

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Rhinoplasty Risks: Risks of rhinoplasty: poor outcome, need for revision, bleeding, prolonged swelling, new nasal obstruction, new deviations/asymmetries, anesthesia risks, infection, septal perforation, scarring, long-lasting dark circles around eyes.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Rhinoplasty recovery: Dear miken5, the risks in the first 2 weeks are infection, bruising, and nosebleeds. Long term, there is a small scar that is usually not noticeable, there is not much pain, narrowing of the nasal passages causing breathing problems, healing issues can cause some minor changes in the way the nose looks. Overall, it is a very safe operation with manageable risks. Best regards, nima shemirani.

Answered 4/21/2013

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Dr. Thomas Lamperti answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery

Nose Surgery Risks: There are a variety of rhinoplasty surgery risks. Rhinoplasty is typically quite safe, but it is a surgery after all. You can read more about specific rhinoplasty risks here: http://www.Rhinoplastyinseattle.Com/rhinoplasty-essentials/rhinoplasty-risks.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Risks of Rhinoplasty: Bleeding, infection, scarring, loss of skin, worsening of the shape of the nose, nasal obstruction, loss of smell, CSF leak, meningitis, tear duct injury causing epiphora (tearing), suboptimal result requiring revision surgery.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Low risks: Significant complications are uncommon from rhinoplasty. The most common is nausea from anesthesia and swallowed blood at surgery. Infection, redeviation, recurrence of a bump, asymmetry, nasal obstruction, loss of smell, and other complications are less common but can happen.

Answered 12/30/2013

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