What are the risks of a Nose Job?

Answer:
A Nose Job (a.k.a. Rhinoplasty) is a surgical

procedure performed by qualified plastic surgeons to alter or repair the shape, size or function of a person's nose. Rhinoplasty procedures began in India during ancient times (500 BC), by Sushruta, a physician and surgeon credited with a number of surgical firsts.

In Western medicine, rhinoplasty was first practiced in the latter part of the 1800's. By 1900, rhinoplasty was catching on as a cosmetic procedure.

Rhinoplasty is usually performed under anesthesia (general or local, depending upon the specific "nose job" planned and patient or doctor preferences). The surgeon peels back layers of skin and flesh to expose the cartilage and bone, which are the foundation for the overall shape and size of the nose. The surgeon then reshapes the cartilage and bone to the desired configuration and restores the flesh and skin to the new foundation.

A number of risks are typically associated with rhinoplasty, including (but not limited to) the following:

Anesthesia complications
Blood vessel damage
Depression
Discoloration
Loss of smell
Misshapen alteration
Nerve damage, numbness
Noticeable scars
Pain
Swelling
Slow healing
Toxic shock syndrome
Wound infection

Of course, several factors play a part with regard to individual risks associated with any surgical procedure. For example, the overall health condition of the patient largely determines which risks may apply most. In all cases, care must be taken to understand and mitigate potential risks before procedures begin, to help prevent unnecessary and unwelcome mishaps and mistakes.


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