Having a radical procedure like cosmetic nose surgery is a decision that should not be taken lightly. There are many risks inherent in the procedure that go hand in hand with all the possible rewards. For some individuals it is worth the risk no matter the cost, and with others it is a matter of being viewed as human again after a major facial injury related trauma. No matter the purpose for this type of plastic surgery the end result despite its desired existence is fraught with possible complications.

What are the Risks?

The first and most likely risk of any plastic surgery is dissatisfaction. While this might not be a critical physical healthy issue the truth is that once the cosmetic nose surgery has been performed the end result might not live up to the expectations of the one that desired the change. While individuals that have radical nose reconstructive surgery might be happy just to have a nose a would-be actor or actress might not enjoy having a nose that wouldn’t be out of place on the wicked witch of the west from the Wizard of OZ.

Aesthetic dislike aside there are physical health issues that can crop up as well such as the inability to breath through the nose. This is usually a temporary situation that is caused by swelling but a month or so of having to breath through the mouth and possible choking hazards this might allow for are serious indeed. Other noted issues are stiffness and numbness along the nose, especially at the tip. While the numbness might subside within a few months the stiffness is normally permanent. The open form of the cosmetic nose surgery might leave a small but visible scar under the nose as well after rhinoplasty recovery.