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What are the sideeffects of getting a rhinoplasty?

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Dr. Anthony Sclafani answered

Specializes in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Rhinoplasty: While there are always risks, if properly performed, rhinoplasty should maintain or enhance the function of the nose while improving appearance. Seek care from an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who is board certified by the american board of facial plastic & reconstructive surgery or the american board of plastic surgery.

Answered 11/8/2012

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Very good question: Thank you for your recent e-mail request for information regarding rhinoplasty procedures. This is a commonly performed procedure in my twenty-three years of practice at pennsylvania hospital in society hill, philadelphia. Surgery is performed as an outpatient through pennsylvania, chestnut hill or abington hospital's short procedure unit. Comprehensive costs including surgical fee, .

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Overeating: If level of consciousness is down or reflexes down for whatever reason, such as overly sedated, and the person vomits & aspirates food, it may obstruct the respiratory passages & suffocation results.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Larry Nichter answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Rhino Side Effects: Discomfort after rhinoplasty is controlled with oral medication and head elevation. The majority of swelling and bruising subsides over 2-4 weeks. Areas of sensitivity or numbness will slowly resolve; the tip of the nose will feel stiff but will improve over the first several months. Other temporary conditions may include some airway or sinus blockage, nasal drainage, lumps, and irregularities. S.

Answered 8/28/2013

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Low risks: If you follow your surgeon's directions the risks are low. Yet, all surgery has risks and those of rhinoplasty include bleeding, infection, anesthesia risks, scarring, septal perforation, redeveation, hematoma, or unsatisfactory cosmetic outcome. Your surgeon will discuss all the potential risks and benefits at a consult.

Answered 9/30/2013

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