Are there any risks when having a rhinoplasty?

Your questions answered by our surgeon, Lucian Ion, FRCS(Plast)

Asked on 04 October 2011

Question

Are there any risks when having a rhinoplasty?

Answer

In relation to surgery in general, the risks tend to be described as general and specific to each operation.

The main risks that have been reported in association with rhinoplasty surgery include:

• the anaesthetic
• bleeding
• infection
• deep vein thrombosis
• residual deviation or other aesthetic concerns
• slight asymmetry
• discomfort or pain
• reduced sensation in the nasal tip skin
• nasal airway obstruction
• septal perforation

You can find more details regarding these points on my website at: www.allaboutcosmeticsurgery.co.uk/rhinoplasty/risks

Mr Lucian Ion FRCS(Plast)
129 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BA