Revision Rhinoplasty Risks
Revision rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure in which the collapsed top of the nose is reconstructed. The original nose tends to protrude when breathing in the “R” shape, which causes the nose to “flail” when breathing out. The collapsed nature of the original nose causes it to droop when breathing in this way, too. Revision rhinoplasty can correct these problems and give the patient a more normal-looking nose. It’s important to note that the term “revision” rhinoplasty is often used loosely and can refer to nasal reconstruction.
However, it is most commonly used to describe nasal reconstruction in which the original nasal cartilage is replaced with plastic and metal. This is known as a “solid-lunge” or “straight-lunge” revision. This article discusses the risks of revision rhinoplasty with you before performing the procedure.
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Risks of Revision Rhinoplasty
Bleeding
This is a significant risk in revision rhinoplasty. Bleeding inside the nose is scary since it can seriously damage an organ such as the nose. If too much blood is lost, the nose may need to be sewn up, or parts of the nose may have to be removed. The surgeon will try to keep bleeding to a minimum by putting an antiseptic sponge in the nostrils at the time of surgery and cleaning them out with gauze and saline after surgery. Reshaping the bridge of the nose can cause severe bleeding. Reshaping a crooked nose can cause severe bleeding because the internal structures of the nose are damaged during surgery.
Too much bleeding in revision rhinoplasty is generally due to poor surgical technique. If you experience bleeding after revision rhinoplasty, contact your surgeon immediately and do not leave the surgery facility without first receiving medical treatment. It’s also important to note that revision rhinoplasty is a complex procedure and can be subject to complications such as bleeding if performed by an inexperienced surgeon. Because of this, it’s essential that you choose a board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed many successful revision rhinoplasties before attempting this operation on you.
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Infection
Infection is another major complication for anyone who has revision rhinoplasty. Infections can range from mild to severe and cause swelling, pain, fever, and chills. Infections are also a risk because most revision rhinoplasties are performed on urgent medical needs. These surgeries cannot be performed on a waiting list for elective surgery. Thus, the patient may be undernourished or already have an underlying health condition that makes them more susceptible to infections. These factors increase the risk of infection in rhinoplasty patients significantly. In addition, revision rhinoplasty is an invasive operation, and there is a greater risk of infection when the cast is removed.
Adverse anesthesia reactions
Many anesthesia reactions are not life-threatening, but they can be uncomfortable, painful, and costly. The most common anesthesia reactions are a headache or piercing pain that occurs after surgery. This is usually harmless and resolves within a few hours. Most people who have revision rhinoplasty recover completely from anesthesia without any issues. However, it’s important to note that this type of pain may also occur when using local anesthesia and may be extremely uncomfortable for the patient. Several other symptoms of adverse anesthesia reactions include nausea, ringing in the ears, tinnitus (a constant ringing in your ears), hearing loss, personality changes, or memory problems.
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