The Risks of Rhinoplasty (Nose Job Surgery)

A good number of people will like to change one or two physical features. From experience, the nose is high up on the list for many. But why is this?

The reason is that this part of the body responsible for breathing and air filtration is located in a strategic place. It is right at the center of the face and therefore easy to spot. As a result, the look of the nose largely determines the beauty or otherwise of the face and entire body in general.

So, some people go the extra length of having rhinoplasty to correct/readjust certain things in this part of the body. But frankly, is having Rhinoplasty a good idea?

For answers to this question and more, you should read on as we will walk you through some of the risks and facts about this kind of cosmetic surgery.

 

Are there any Risks Associated with Undergoing Rhinoplasty?

There are several risk factors involved in undergoing this kind of cosmetic surgery. This is even though it is a popular cosmetic surgery for both men and women. For men, this surgery is the most common kind of cosmetic surgery. On the flip side, it is among the 6 common cosmetic surgeries for women.

However, it comes with some complications or in a milder sense; side effects, judging from the broad categories of risks.

The first category has to do with complications that negatively affect the structure of the nose. For many, the essence of this surgery is to look better. However, there have been instances where the case only got worse after the surgery.

An example of such was recently reported in China after a female celebrity’s disastrous nose job. As a matter of fact, the situation is so bad that it has kept the celebrity out of the spotlight for a while. For more information on this issue, you can visit: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-55941894

The second category has to do with complications that negatively affect the function of the nose. Given that the primary functions of the nose include breathing, filtration of air, and smell, any complication that affects the ability of the nose to properly carry out these functions fall under this category.

 

Having discussed the 2 broad categories of complications associated with having a rhinoplasty, let us go over risks that fall under these categories. Some of them include the following:

Post Surgery Bleeding

Experiencing post-surgery bleeding may simply be termed as a side effect of this surgical procedure. This is because this part of the body is just coming to terms with the sort of medical procedure performed on it.

However, it could be more than mild if it becomes frequent. The ideal thing is to keep your surgeon in the know about these things.

 

Infection

The natural makeup/structure of the nose is altered by the procedure. This is because of readjusting the bones, cartilage, and even skin around the nose. If care is not taken, this can expose the nose to infection.

As a result, people who have just undergone this kind of cosmetic surgery should avoid certain things. This is especially during the first 2 weeks after the surgery.

These things include strenuous exercises, exposure to sunlight because of the harsh effects of ultraviolet rays, using the swimming pool because of the chemicals used for water treatment. By adhering to these things, the chances of having post-surgery infections are slim and highly unlikely.

 

Irregularities with Healing

In the long term, one of the complications experienced by some patients is healing irregularities. This means that a part of the nose heals faster than the other. As a result, the look and shape of the nose may be badly affected. This can even cause an excessive amount of swelling. For such, there may be a need for some kind of reconstructive surgery.

 

Difficulty Breathing

For us, this is the most severe kind of complication. This is because it affects the primary function of this part of the body. One of the possible reasons for this is the excessive narrowing of the airways. Also, tampering with the smooth functioning of the blood vessels in the nose can be a reason for this.

These are just a few complications, risks, and side effects associated with this kind of cosmetic surgery. For more on this subject, you can watch this video.

 

Truth be told, patients do not have a 100 percent chance at success with rhinoplasty. The ideal percentage is somewhere around 80 percent and above.

However, the pre-operation, operation, and post-operation must be conducted and closely monitored by a capable medical practitioner. This is why you should not just hand the fate of your nose to a random cosmetic surgeon.