Possible Complications with Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

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Nose shaping rarely produces serious complications. The most common problem is bleeding from the nose. This occurs in about one percent of individuals. While the bleeding may be troublesome, it usually stops spontaneously. In rare circumstances, bleeding may require hospitalization.

Infection almost never occurs. Other complications are possible but rarer still. It is important to enter into your procedure aware not only of the benefits, but also of the possible complications. Talk to your surgeon about every question and concern you may have.

In most people, nose shaping is performed through incisions made inside the nose so that there are no external visible scars. In about ten percent of men and women, small external incisions are necessary to reduce the size of the nostrils. These incisions are placed on the nasal sill and in skin creases to make them as inconspicuous as possible.

In about five percent of people (most often but not always those who have had previous nasal shaping), a small incision will be placed on the midline structure at the bottom of the nose (columella) to provide more complete operative exposure. This scar is also made as inconspicuous as possible. While external scars are rarely noticeable, you should be aware that all scars are permanent and that their final width, height, and color are not totally predictable.

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