Side Effects of a Nose Job

Rhinoplasty, otherwise known as a nose job can enhance your appearance and even help you breathe easier, but side effects of a nose job can be bothersome. Typically, a nose job is performed to straighten a crooked nose, narrow a wide nose, remove a bump or shorten a long nose. In addition, a condition called a deviated septum, which can cause breathing difficulties, might be relieved by getting a nose job.

Bruising

Side effects of a nose job can cause significant bruising. Not only can bruising occur on and around the nose, you can also experience bruising under the eyes. Although temporary, it can be quite dramatic and take up to six weeks to heal. Initially, the bruising will appear to be quite dark, but as time goes by, the discoloration will fade from dark to light green, and then to yellow. Finally, the bruising will disappear altogether, revealing a healthy skin tone.

Swelling

Another side effect of a nose job is swelling. Since delicate tissues have been manipulated during the surgical procedure, they will swell in response. Not only does the tissue become inflamed, blood can collect or pool into the tissues causing the swelling to be even more pronounced. Swelling, like bruising, can appear quite significant, however, as the healing process progresses, the inflammation will go down.

Pain

As with any surgical procedure, a side effect of a nose job can be pain. Although it is typically not too severe, it can be quite uncomfortable. Typically, an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen is effective in relieving pain; however, when pain becomes intolerable to the patient, the physician may recommend a prescription pain reliever. Prescription analgesics can cause significant side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and confusion, so discussing the pros and cons with the doctor is advised.