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Rhinoplasty

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RISKS

Nosebleeds or ruptures of small blood nasal vessels are common after rhinoplasty. Visible vessels can be corrected with a laser, cautery or sclerotherapy.

An infection could be accompanied by severe headache, fever and thick mucous.

The normal risks of anesthesia accompany any surgical procedure.

Excess scar tissue can develop but is rare. This might impair breathing and, in some cases, can be treated with steroid injections. If bone is grafted or altered, minor irregularities may develop and occasionally be felt or seen.

Unpredictable results are possible. The aesthetic outcome of rhinoplasty cannot always be foreseen. Bones may dislodge, and cartilage and soft tissue may change in shape over time. In addition, results may not develop as you had hoped, and asymmetry is possible. Secondary procedures may occasionally be required to refine your results to achieve your original goal.