Rhinoplasty is considered a major surgical procedure. Quite 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 has not brought the desired effect or has worsened the patient's condition. It must be treated very responsibly. Excessive swelling of the nose, loss of odor, curvature of the septum and difficulty breathing can lead to excessive swelling. Therefore, before rhinoplasty, you should be aware that the result may differ from the desired.
Possible complications
Alas, it is quite difficult to predict how the rehabilitation will go. Even the most experienced doctor will not be able to say exactly what the body's reaction will be. Therefore, plastic is considered to be jewelry, and rhinoplasty is filigree. The consequences after the operation can be irreversible and all possible risks must be reasonably weighed in preparation for such an intervention.
The most likely side effects of rhinoplasty are:
- nosebleeds;
- hyperpigmentation at the site of exposure;
- disorders of lymphatic and blood flow, leading to the formation of edema and hematomas;
- abscesses;
- hemorrhages in the operated and approximate area;
- complete or partial loss of odor;
- difficulty breathing due to swelling of the mucous membranes;
- curvature of the nasal septum;
- excessive scarring, which ensures the formation of a bulky 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 side effects of rhinoplasty is the low qualification of the surgeon. Insufficient experience causes the doctor to ignore certain mandatory points. In addition, the impact 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 incorrect movement can have irreversible consequences.
Wrong choice of technique
An inexperienced doctor does not necessarily make mistakes. Experienced surgeons also make mistakes and this happens much more often than we would like. This is due to the fact that there are several techniques for rhinoplasty. Each of them is most optimal for use in patients with certain anatomical features in accordance with the desired goals. Wrong choice of nasal plastic surgery technique can also lead to serious results, which in most cases cannot be eliminated.
Disorders in postoperative care
Successful plastic surgery is only half of the positive result. The second part falls on the recovery period. The patient's behavior at this time will be of great importance. Failure to follow medical recommendations leads to swelling, hematomas and active scarring of the tissue. The doctor who performs plastic surgery can generally give you an idea of exactly how the rehabilitation will go and tell you what tools will help reduce it.
Patients often ignore the advice of a specialist before plastic surgery, based on the experience of friends or their own subjective feelings. And the result of this attitude is the deterioration of the condition, the appearance of pigmentation, edema that does not pass and other unpleasant side effects characteristic of unsuccessful plastic surgery of the nose.
How can complications be avoided?
Everyone would rather prevent a problem than solve it. In the situation with rhinoplasty, this is an absolutely and completely correct decision. Minimizing risks helps not only to get the highest quality result. This makes it possible to avoid side effects and facilitates recovery as easily as possible.
- Choice of doctor and clinic. It is best to choose a specialist whose "portfolio" you have the opportunity to "meet" live. This will help to see how well he is able to embody the desires of patients, to form a holistic picture of professionalism. In addition, you can read the reviews of those who have done rhinoplasty in the selected clinic and from a particular doctor. To do this, you need to take some time and try to find information about the surgeon, anesthesiologist in the examinations. When choosing, you should not be guided only by reviews of the "home" site - they are usually moderated and not all can be published. An excellent result will be shown by visual photos before and after rhinoplasty.
- Preparation of the most accurate project. In order for the surgeon to better understand what the patient wants, modern medicine uses computer-aided design. After setting the basic parameters of the face, the program allows you to make the closest to the natural correction. This way you will be able to see how satisfied you will be with the expected result of the nose job. The doctor, in turn, will be able to assess the feasibility and, if necessary, suggest alternatives. But it should be borne in mind that such a design is not always able to take into account all the anatomical features and therefore can not guarantee full compliance with the desired result.
- Strict adherence to the recommendations before and after plastic surgery. Contrary to popular belief, preparation for intervention is very important. It helps to determine the degree of scarring during remission, to predict the development of hematomas and edema. Therefore, before undergoing rhinoplasty, you should consult your doctor and follow exactly all his advice. Postoperative care minimizes side effects by reducing pain, swelling and scarring after rhinoplasty.
The result becomes completely visible after 6-8 months. Until then, small swellings and swellings may periodically appear and disappear. You should not panic before the term - lymph flow and blood flow are not restored immediately and therefore after rhinoplasty for some time side effects may occur.
Re-correction
After plastic surgery, patients sometimes want to correct the shape of the nose. This allows, if possible, to restore the violations found during unsuccessful plastic surgery.
This intervention has a number of complexities. Repeated procedure after unsuccessful rhinoplasty in most cases is much more serious than the first. At this stage, the shape of the nose is already corrected by the available amount of tissue. And this can significantly complicate the surgeon's task. Such rhinoplasty does not guarantee the complete achievement of the desired result. That's why you need to visit several doctors first.
Corrective rhinoplasty is performed if the patient has mild defects. It is performed under local anesthesia and can be nothing more than a correction of a fully completed option. They usually include rhinoplasty on the tip of the nose and removal of scars.
Non-surgical correction is performed in the absence of major disorders after unsuccessful surgery. It is performed under local anesthesia and may include fillers. They help to "fill in", if necessary, the formed depressions and irregularities, to emphasize the cartilage and to correct the angles.
The contouring is also aimed at filigree correction of 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 agreeing to surgery, one should be aware that it is impossible to return everything to its previous state. That is why it is very important to have the psychological readiness to perform the intervention and wait six months for the final result until the swelling disappears completely.
- Choosing a clinic and surgeon plays a very important role in performing high quality nasal surgery. Before you go on a date, you should read the reviews online. The more information is found before rhinoplasty, the easier it is to make a decision. You do not need to focus on strong advertising - it often hides low professionalism, a large number of additional mandatory paid services and not the best attitude to customers.
- At the initial consultation, you should try to describe the desired result of plastic surgery to the doctor as accurately as possible. This will help him to orient himself better and to form a "working front". The surgeon's understanding of the desired result contributes to its most accurate receipt. Conventional rhinoplasty at the tip of the nose is probably enough, not a full intervention.
- An experienced surgeon will definitely clarify the presence of breathing problems, allergic reactions, past illnesses and medications. This helps to compile the most complete clinical picture, on the basis of which it is possible to choose drugs and methods of action during rhinoplasty. It is worth noting that if the doctor does not provide such information, it is a very alarming sign, characteristic of low-skilled professionals.