This surgery, as any surgery, may involve risks of unsuccessful
results, complications, or injury from both known and unforeseen
causes. Because individuals differ in their response to surgery,
their anesthetic reactions, and their healing outcomes, ultimately
there can be no guarantee made as to the results or potential
complications.
The following complications have been reported in the medical
literature. This list is not meant to be inclusive of every possible
complication. Although many of these complications are rare, all have
occurred at one time or another in the hands of experienced surgeons
practicing the standard of community care.
Nasal
obstruction due to failure to straighten the septum or later re-deviation of
the septum, collapse of the nasal cartilage, or
the re-growth or swelling of the turbinates.
Failure
to resolve coexisting sinus infections, or recurrence of
coexisting sinus problems and/or polyps, or the need for further or
more aggressive surgery.
In rare
situations, bleeding can lead to a need for blood products or a blood
transfusion. Autologous (self-donated) or designated donor blood may be arranged in advance in case an
emergency transfusion is necessary.
Chronic
nasal drainage or excessive dryness or crusting of the
nose or sinuses.
Need for allergy evaluation, treatments, or
environmental controls. Surgery is not a cure for or a substitute for good
allergy control or treatment.
A cosmetic result that does not meet expectations; possible need
for revision surgery.
Failure to resolve associated "sinus or nasal" headaches. The
exact cause of headaches can be difficult to determine or be
from many different causes. A consultation with another specialist
such as a
neurologist may be necessary.
Damage to the eye and associated structures (rare).
Permanent numbness of the upper teeth, palate, or face.
Prolonged pain, impaired healing, and the need for
hospitalization.
Septal perforation (a permanent hole inside the nose between the
two sides).
Failure
to restore or worsening of the sense of smell or taste,
or failure to relieve nosebleeds.
Allergic rhinitis symptoms include an itchy, runny nose, sneezing, itchy ears, eyes, and throat. Seasonal allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever) is usually caused by pollen in the air. Perennial allergic rhinitis is a type of chronic rhinitis and is a year–round problem, often caused by indoor allergens, such as dust, animal dander, and pollens that may exist at the time. Treatment of chronic rhinitis and post nasal drip are dependant upon the type of rhinitis condition.
The most common cause of a black eye is due to an injury to the face or head. Most black eye injuries are minor and heal on their own, however, some may lead to significant injury. In addition to trauma to the face, cosmetic surgery can cause a black eye(s) as a side effect. People should be aware of the situations in which medical care should be sought immediately for a black eye.
A deviate septum is a condition in which the bone and cartilage that divide the nasal cavity of the nose in half (nasal septum) is significantly off center or crooked. The causes of a deviated septum can be congenital, or develop after a trauma or injury to the nose. Symptoms of a deviated septum include nasal congestion, recurrent sinus infections, nosebleeds, headache, facial pain, postnasal drip, snoring, and loud breathing. A deviated septum can be relieved with medications, and if necessary surgery, called a septoplasty.
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