How Safe is Rhinoplasty?

I am considering getting rhinoplasty but am a little worried about the procedure. Is it safe? Is it simple?

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Usually very safe, but always a delicate procedure

Whenever you are considering cosmetic surgery, you must always ask your surgeon about the inherent risks and benefits of the procedure. In most cases, however, a cosmetic rhinoplasty is very safe and effective. Some points to consider in order to increase the safety of the procedure: Make sure it is performed by an individual well-trained and with the proper credentials to perform the procedure Make sure it is performed in an approved facility (Hospital OR, Ambulatory surgery center, or... more

Very safe from a life/death procedure

The major threat from surgery is the anesthesia. You are probably safer in an accredited outpatient surgery center having surgery than driving there. Of course this is assuming that you have a qualified surgeon and anesthetist. In more than 30 years of thousands of nasal surgery we have never had any untoward event or had to send anyone to the hospital.

Toby Mayer, MD

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Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

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How Safe is Anything?

Hi FF, Rhinoplasty is only as safe as the surgeon whom you most carefully choose to perform the procedure. In the proper hands, the procedure is very safe. Even the "simplest" of rhinoplasties are not "simple". Rhinoplasty is the most difficult of all facial plastic surgical procedures. Your surgeon must maintain the function of your nose while making the cosmetic changes that will result in an aesthetically pleasing nose. It is the art of sculpting using the most... more

Michael A. Persky, MD

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Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

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Rhinoplasty Safety

Rhinoplasty procedures are safe when appropriate surgical and anesthetic measures are taken into consideration. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and can be done under several forms of anesthesia. Although a rhinoplasty procedure may be quick, it is best to go to a surgeon who is meticulous and detail oriented.

Is rhinoplasty a safe procedure?

From a life/death perspective, a rhinoplasty performed in an accredited facility with a board certified anesthesiologist in a healthy patient is a safe procedure. Rhinoplasty is never a simple procedure and is in fact the most complex plastic surgery procedure. When seeking a rhinoplasty surgeon they should have extensive experience in rhinoplasty. In addition, you should feel comfortable with your rhinoplasty surgeon including the plan for your nose, the before and after pictures... more

Rhinoplasty safety

Rhinoplasty is a very safe procedure. The risks of complications are low and most are done in outpatient settings either in an accredited office OR, ambulatory surgery center, or hospital.