Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) is becoming more commonplace in London as well as in major cities across the globe. While there are many different reasons to undergo rhinoplasty, this style of facial plastic surgery should only be performed by an experienced ENT Surgeon.
What You Can Expect After Your Rhinoplasty Procedure?
As with any type of surgical procedure, the patient can expect to experience some discomfort and even some minor level of pain after receiving nose surgery. While over-the-counter medications may be strong enough to combat any pain you experience, some patients do require stronger pain medication. However, this typically occurs with more involved procedures or when underlying medical conditions are present. During recovery, the nose continues to modify its shape slowly, and the recovery process for this delicate procedure may take as long as nine to twelve months.
What Type of Complications Can Occur After a Rhinoplasty?
Most of the complications associated with nose surgery are minor ones that are easily resolved by your ENT Surgeon. Typically, these complications cannot be predicted as they are usually unexpected. A quick consultation with your ENT Surgeon to assess your condition provides a recommended course of action that should readily relieve any stress that you are experiencing due to any problems.
Some patients experience small amounts of bleeding after their nose-surgery procedure. If the bleeding becomes excessive, your ENT Surgeon may need to temporarily replace the packing within your nose to stop the bleeding.
Several rare complications are possible after a rhinoplasty has been performed. They include the loss of the sense of smell as well as numbness in the teeth. Both of these conditions are rare and may resolve themselves over a period of time.
Some individuals who undergo nose surgery develop an infection inside of the nose. If this happens, the infection must be treated medically in order to prevent the nose from becoming blocked or sore. An infection that develops in the nose also affects the progress of the patient’s recovery.
In rare cases, the patient may require additional surgery to modify the shape of the nose. When this complication occurs, it is referred to as revision rhinoplasty. Typically, this type of facial plastic surgery is a bit more involved than the initial rhinoplasty due to scarring, loss of cartilage, and skin grafting.
ENT London specialists have the training and expertise needed to deal with any of these complications. If you are considering nose surgery, please consult with an experienced London ENT surgeon to discuss the procedure in order to fully understand what to expect.