Rhinoplasty is considered a major surgical procedure. Very often, the result obtained after rhinoplasty does not always turn out to be what we would like. And this already requires a second operation. Rhinoplasty will be considered unsuccessful if it did not produce the desired effect or aggravated the patient's condition. It must be treated with great responsibility. With incorrect correction of the shape of the nose, loss of smell, curvature of the septum and difficulty in the breathing process, excessive swelling can be achieved. Therefore, before rhinoplasty, you should take into account that the result may differ from the desired one.
Possible complications
Unfortunately, it is quite difficult to predict how rehabilitation will take place. Even the most experienced doctor will not be able to tell exactly what the body's reaction will be. Therefore, plastic is believed to be jewelry work and rhinoplasty is filigree. The consequences after surgery can be irreversible and, in preparation for surgery, all possible risks should be sensibly evaluated.
The most likely side effects of rhinoplasty are:
- bleeding from the nose;
- hyperpigmentation at the site of exposure;
- lymphatic and blood flow disorders, leading to the formation of edema and bruising;
- abscesses
- bleeding in the operated and approximate areas;
- total or partial loss of smell;
- shortness of breath as a result of swelling of the mucous membranes;
- curvature of the nasal septum;
- excessive formation of scar tissue, which ensures the formation of a voluminous scar;
- inflammatory process in soft tissues.
The appearance of the above signs characterizes a failed operation.
Causes of complications
Knowing the possible causes of complications after plastic surgery, preventing them is much easier and safer for the body.
Lack of experience
The most common prerequisite for rhinoplasty side effects is a low surgeon rating. Insufficient experience leads the doctor to ignore certain mandatory points. In addition, the influence of a small development of practical skills is possible. They are especially important in rhinoplasty. The nose has a very complex structure and the slightest mistake, any wrong movement can have irreversible consequences.
Incorrect choice of technique
An inexperienced doctor may not necessarily be wrong. Experienced surgeons make mistakes too, and this happens much more often than we would like. This is due to the fact that there are various rhinoplasty techniques. Each of them is more optimal for use in patients with certain anatomical characteristics according to the desired objectives. The wrong choice of technique for plastic surgery of the nose can also lead to serious results, which in most cases cannot be eliminated.
Postoperative care disorders
A successful plastic surgery is only half of the positive result. The second part corresponds to the recovery period. It will be the behavior of the patient at this time that will be of great importance. Failure to comply with medical recommendations leads to the appearance of edema, bruising and active scarring of the tissue. A doctor who performs plastic surgery can usually form a picture of exactly how rehabilitation will take place and tell you what means will help reduce it.
Patients often neglect the advice of a specialist before plastic surgery, relying on the experience of friends or their own subjective feelings. And the result of this attitude is a deterioration of the condition, the appearance of pigmentation, swelling that does not go away and other unpleasant side effects characteristic of nasal plastics that do not work.
How can complications be avoided?
Anyone would rather prevent a problem than solve it. In the rhinoplasty situation, this is an absolutely and completely correct decision. Minimizing risks helps not only to obtain the highest quality results. It allows you to avoid the manifestation of side effects and makes recovery as easy as possible.
- Selection of doctor and clinic. It is best to choose the specialist, with the "portfolio" of which there is the opportunity to "get acquainted" live. This will help to see how well you can embody the wishes of patients, to form an overall image of professionalism. Also, you can read the reviews of those who did rhinoplasty at the chosen clinic and of a specific doctor. To do this, you need to spend some time and try to find information about the surgeon, the anesthesiologist in the reviews. When choosing, you should not be guided only by the reviews on the "native" site; they are generally moderated and not all can be published. Visual photos before and after rhinoplasty will show an excellent result.
- Elaboration of the most precise project. In order for the surgeon to better understand what the patient wants, modern medicine uses computer-aided design. Having established the basic parameters of the face, the program allows you to make the closest thing to natural correction. Then, a person will be able to see how satisfied they will be with the expected result of the nose job. The doctor, for his part, will be able to assess the possibility of carrying out the procedure and, where appropriate, suggest alternative options. But it should be borne in mind that such a design cannot always take into account all anatomical features, and therefore cannot guarantee full compliance with the desired result.
- Strict compliance with the recommendations before and after plastic surgery. Contrary to popular belief, preparation for surgery is very important. It helps to determine the degree of scarring during remission, to predict the development of bruises and edema. Therefore, before undergoing rhinoplasty, you should consult with your doctor and follow all their advice to the letter. Post-operative care minimizes side effects by reducing pain, swelling, and scarring after rhinoplasty.
The result becomes fully visible after 6-8 months. Up to this point, small swellings and edema may appear and disappear periodically. Before the term, you should not give in to panic: lymphatic flow and blood flow are not restored immediately, and therefore side effects may appear after rhinoplasty for a certain time.
Re correction
After plastic surgery, patients sometimes want to correct the shape of the nose. This allows, if possible, to restore the violations that were identified when performing a failed plasty.
This intervention has several complexities. The repetition of the procedure after a failed rhinoplasty in most cases is much more serious than the first. At this stage, the shape of the nose is already being corrected based on the amount of tissues available. And this can significantly complicate the surgeon's task. Such a rhinoplasty does not at all guarantee the complete achievement of the desired result. Therefore, you must first consult several doctors.
Corrective rhinoplasty is performed if the patient has minor defects. It is performed under local anesthesia and cannot be more than an adjustment to a completely finished version. These typically include nose tip rhinoplasty and scar tissue removal.
Non-surgical correction is also carried out in the absence of significant violations after a failed operation. It is done under local anesthesia and may include fillers. They help to "fill in", if necessary, the formed indentations and irregularities, to emphasize the cartilage and to correct the angles.
Contouring also aims at filigree by correcting the details of the nose. It involves the use of hyaluronic acid, which forms a special "framework" for the skin and tissues. With its help, it is possible to correct details, angles and asymmetry of the nose.
General recommendations
- Rhinoplasty is a very serious and responsible step. When accepting an operation, be aware that it is impossible to return everything to its previous state. Therefore, it is very important the psychological preparation to carry out the intervention and wait six months for the final result until the edema disappears completely.
- Choosing a clinic and surgeon plays a very important role in performing a high-quality nose job. Before going on a date, you need to read the reviews on the net. The more information that is found before rhinoplasty, the easier it will be to decide. You should not focus on loud advertising: it often hides low professionalism, a large number of mandatory additional services for a fee, and not the best attitude towards customers.
- In the initial consultation, you should try to describe the desired result of plastic surgery to the doctor as precisely as possible. This will help you navigate better and draw a "work front". The surgeon's understanding of the desired result contributes to obtaining it with greater precision. A conventional nose tip rhinoplasty is likely to suffice, rather than a full intervention.
- An experienced surgeon will definitely clarify the presence of respiratory problems, allergic reactions, past illnesses, and medications taken. This helps to compile the most complete clinical picture, on the basis of which it is possible to choose drugs and methods of influence during rhinoplasty. It is worth noting that if a doctor does not specify such information, this is a very alarming sign characteristic of low-skilled specialists.