Rhinoplasty - Is This a Risky Procedure?

asked 1 year ago by iwantrhinoplasty in San Diego, CA
Latest answer by Mark B. Constantian, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, female, risk

I have just graduated high school and am receiving rhinoplasty this summer. I just want the bump shaved down, so my nose looks straight. I don't want anything else done. This seems pretty simple, but I have heard some horror stories on here. On average, is this procedure very successful? I would imagine that it is, but I do worry. The front of my nose is fine. Sometimes, when I smile in pictures, it can look a little wide, but could that be because the bump is creating shadows?

6 answers to Rhinoplasty - Is This a Risky Procedure?

Rhinoplasty Evaluation and Risks

Any surgery has risks, but performed properly, the risks of a rather straightforward rhinoplasty like it appears yours would be are rather low. With the taking down of the bump, to prevent what is called an “open roof” deformity (a flatness caused by the taking down of a bump leaving widened bones), the nasal bones must be broken and reset to assure that the bridge is narrow and natural appearing. Be sure to look at your prospective surgeon’s photos, and I feel... more

Jeffrey Epstein MD, FACS
Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.plasticsurgeryoftheface.com

Rhinoplasty risks

In many ways rhinoplasty is a deceptively complicated procedure. What would appear to be a straightforward process of removing some bone on the bridge actually can involve quite a bit more. Mainly this boils down to the complex nature of nasal healing and the dynamics of the nasal structure and how well it functions (ie, how well you can breathe from your nose). Of course, this doesn't mean that surgery shouldn't be done. Rather you want to make sure that the person doing... more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Is Rhinoplasty a Risky Procedure?

This is a very common question among patients seeking Rhinoplasty. There is no absolute answer, and there is no procedure without risk. As you will probably note from this website, Rhinoplasty has one of the higher revision rates when compared to other cosmetic procedures. Rhinoplasty is a complicated procedure, requiring technical skill, diligent preoperative planning, and a good aesthetic eye. The main goal in this procedure is to achieve aesthetic balance with the face,... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Risks of rhinoplasty are what the surgeon does; find one you trust

The most common risks of rhinoplasty are an imperfect cosmetic result or a new airway obstruction. You have a narrow nose; removing the bump will allow the middle third to narrow further, worsening your airway. In my operating room, this shape would mean placing spreader grafts to hold the side walls in the right place. You also have a low radix: your bump begins in the middle of your eye, rather than at your upper lash margin. This level has the effect of making your... more

Mark B. Constantian, MD
Nashua Plastic Surgeon

Risks after rhinoplasty

As with any surgery there are risks. Choose someone who is competent in rhinoplasties and Board certified in Plastic Surgery or Otolaryngology. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.

Donald Nunn, MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Ensuring safe & satisfying rhinoplasty: board certification, experience, trust

The most important decision you have to make when planning any surgery is selecting the right surgeon. Board certification, experience, and trust are my top three "most important" boxes to check off when looking for a rhinoplasty surgeon. From your description, the improvements you want to make are: reduce the hump, straighten and possibly narrow the nose, and make sure you still have easy breathing through the nasal passages. These are common goals for rhinoplasty surgery, and the... more

Ariel N. Rad, MD, PhD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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