The most important factor for reducing the risks of rhinoplasty surgery is working with an experienced nasal surgeon. This will ensure that your concerns are handled by someone who knows the nose inside and out, and can provide you with the look you want while providing the best standards of care. Advanced surgical techniques learned through experience are a crucial way to improve results and recovery.
Though any procedure that breaks the skin’s protective barrier carries some risk, the rhinoplasty procedure has a very minimal risk of complications in the hands of an experienced surgeon. In order to fully understand these risks, it is helpful to fully understand the procedure itself and the healing process. Your surgical consultation is an excellent way to become completely familiar with these aspects of the procedure.
Getting Information About Rhinoplasty Risks in Scottsdale/Phoenix
By meeting in person with Dr. Henderson during your initial consultation, you will have an opportunity to learn all of the potential risks you face prior to making your decision to proceed with surgery. In order to give you an accurate picture of your risk factors, it will be important to go over your complete medical history, including any current medications and supplements, as these may have an adverse impact on your surgery and recovery process.
Risks that are unique to individual patients may include smoking history, drug use and current medical problems. A history of facial trauma to the nose may also be relevant. Respiratory concerns should be discussed at length, including troubles breathing at night, snoring, obstructive sleep apnea and shortness of breath. Your family history is another crucial aspect of your patient profile, as it may include bleeding/clotting disorders that could affect your surgery, and other medical issues that may impact recovery.
Potential Rhinoplasty Risks in Scottsdale/Phoenix
By choosing to work with a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Henderson and a well-reviewed facility like New Image Plastic Surgery, you are decreasing the already low risk of complications during rhinoplasty. However, regardless of surgeon’s experience or your facility’s accreditation, every surgery has an inherent but slight risk of complications, which may include numbness, tingling, discomfort and infection.
There are some other complications from rhinoplasty which are even less frequent. They may include changes to the sensation of the nose, discolorations at the surgical site, and other problems with the final appearance, such as asymmetry. Whenever possible, incisions are made in the inside of the nose, or in the naturally occurring lines of the nose, in order to minimize these risks. There may be a risk of respiratory issues, and damage to the nasal septum itself. In the case of a complication that creates an unsatisfactory result, a minimally invasive revisionary surgery may be required.
Talking over your concerns about risks at length with your surgeon is the best way to determine if rhinoplasty is right for you. For more information about getting a rhinoplasty in Scottsdale/Phoenix, or to schedule a free consultation with Dr. Henderson, please visit the contact page.
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