Rhinoplasty cosmetic procedures are one of the most difficult facial surgeries to master. A surgeon must have an eye for the aesthetic as well as skill at working with the cartilage, bone and flesh around the nose. Unlike facelift sutures or breast implant capsular contraction complications that can be hidden, most rhinoplasty complications are very noticeable. Those that are not noticeable to the eye include breathing and sleeping issues. The most common complications affiliated with rhinoplasty include:
Dissatisfaction with nose shape: Many patients go to a surgeon looking for ways to improve their appearance. Many times the patients are surprised and unsatisfied with their nose to a larger degree after they have had surgery. This can lead to psychological distress and body dysmorphic disorders.
Soft tissue complications: This occurs in up to 10% of all rhinoplasty procedures. Depending on the severity, it may need to be repaired by an experienced surgeon.
Infection: Infection and slow healing are complications often associated with any medical, especially surgical, procedure. Most infections can be prevented by patient compliancy in preoperative and postoperative guidelines given by a doctor and other medical support staff.
