What are the main risks of nose surgery? - Rhinoplasty (Nose job - nose surgery) - Forums & Discussion 

Inded, the main risks are aesthetic defects and breathing issues after a rhinoplasty. They occur more frequently if the surgeon isn't specialized in rhinoplasty. Surveys have showned that the revision rate is between 3-10% for surgeons performing mostly rhinoplasty. On the other hand, plastic surgeons or ENT doing ocasionally rhinoplasty have a revision rate superior to 33% and a very high unsatisfaction rate!

Dr Olivier Gerbault
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Complications can occur due to improper conduct of the operation.

In competent hands only problem you will have to face is little swelling for 3-4 months mainly over tip. Unsatisfactory shape may be but rare. Infection, scarring and obstruction , deformation all these are very very rare.

Also it has low incidence, possible main risks are: bleeding, asymmetry, need of revision

The risks associated with rhinoplasty include infection, nosebleed or rupture of small surface vessels of the nose. The aesthetic outcomes can be unpredictable and in some cases a second procedure may be necessary. All surgery risks carries risks associated with anesthesia.