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Rhinoplasty — risks and complications
4 documented risks. Severity reflects clinical significance, not probability.
Persistent nasal obstruction or asymmetry
moderate5.00% (2.00–10.00%)Prevention: Appropriate pre-operative imaging; conservative tissue preservation.
Sources: asps-practice-parameters
Septal haematoma or perforation
moderate2.00%Prevention: Careful septal dissection; suture-quilting technique.
Sources: asps-practice-parameters
Poor cosmetic outcome requiring revision
moderate10.00% (5.00–15.00%)Prevention: Realistic pre-operative simulation; experienced surgeon; cooling-off period before commitment.
Sources: isaps-global-survey
Anaesthetic complications
severe0.10%Prevention: Pre-operative ASA assessment; anaesthetist-led team.
Sources: rcoa-standards-anaesthesia