The goal of nose surgery is to improve the size and shape of the nose, so that it is in harmony with the rest of the face, without compromising the function of the nose.
Limitations of Nose (Rhinoplasty) Surgery
There are limitations to nose surgery. The internal and external structures of your nose dictate the limitation of what can be done. (You cannot make your nose completely identical to someone else's nose.) In addition, your nose may continue to change for months to years after your surgery.
Candidate for Nose (Rhinoplasty) Surgery
A good candidate for nose surgery is a patient with a nose which is out of proportion with the rest of the face, in good health, and with realistic expectations.
Risks and Complications
Below is a list of risks and complications associated with nose surgery. These risks and complications occur infrequently, but are the ones of concern when performing nose surgery. There may be other risks and complications, which happen even less frequently, that are not included in the list below.
Bleeding (Hematoma) Infection Unfavorable external scar Internal scar/adhesions Asymmetry Pain Numbness Sensory loss (smell) Persistent swelling Loss of structural support Extrusion (implants) Septal perforation Airway obstruction
