What are potential complications and risks in a nose like mine?

There are several potential complications involved when one decides to get a nose job. Rhinoplasty carries with it a variety of risks. These risks include but are not limited to: breathing disturbances, infections, and postoperative deformities (Rettinger, 2007). Complications are not necessarily common. Rather, the risk of having complications is decreased significantly when the plastic surgeon has more experience.

Breathing Disturbances

Head and neck surgery can have serious consequences. For example, Joan Rivers “stopped breathing during a surgery on her throat” (Zupkus, 2014, pgh. 1). Getting surgery on one’s nose can cause a major complication with regard to breathing.

Infections

Infections like MERS are common in hospitals. It might be good to take extra precautions against spreading germs if getting the procedure done in a hospital. The doctors should make sure the operating room area is a sterile environment, which goes without saying.

Postoperative Deformities

It is possible that during this type of surgery, the flesh of the nose itself does not heal properly. This can cause postoperative deformities. Hopefully they are not serious. One can never be too careful.

Be aware that the risks of complication in getting nose surgery include having breathing disturbances, infections, and possibly even postoperative deformities.

References

Rettinger, G. (2007). Risks and complications in rhinoplasty. GMS Current Topics in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, 6, Doc08.

Zupkus, L. (2014). Joan Rivers hospitalized following throat surgery, reportedly in stable condition. Retrieved 22 July 2015 at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/28/joan-rivers-hospitalized_n_5730092.html.