Rhinoplasty Risk

There is a small risk of suffering a nose bleed requiring further treatment and a very small risk of a nasal infection. Small amounts of swelling in the skin at the time of surgery may hide underlying irregularities or asymmetries that can be seen later.

Unpredictable healing may cause irregularities that can appear weeks or months after surgery. These irregularities may just be felt or may also be visible.

Very rarely slight reddening of the skin may occur - this is more likely if you have had a previous rhinoplasty. It is important to appreciate that surgery cannot guarantee a perfect result.