Common Risks
Some of the risks that are typically associated with any surgical procedure, including rhinoplasty, are listed below:- Poor reaction to anesthesia
- Seroma or hematoma, where the blood or fluid accumulates beneath the skin in the incision areas
- Bleeding and infection
- Numbness or altered sensation in the treated site
- Unfavorable scarring
- Allergic reactions
- Damage to the underlying nasal structures
- Unsatisfactory cosmetic outcome, which may necessitate revision surgery
Risks Specific to Rhinoplasty
Some of the risks are specific to rhinoplasty plastic surgery, which may include:- Problems related to the nasal skin or breakdown of skin from bandaging or from grafting materials being exposed through thin skin, especially if synthetic implants have been used
- Swelling inside the nose leading to nasal blockage
- Damage to the septum, the structure that separates the nostrils
- A raised scar at the base of the nose when open rhinoplasty technique is used
- Development of breathing obstructions after the surgery