Complications Mentioned in Nose Surgery at Cocoline! Could It Happen to Me Too!?

 

For many people worried about complications from nose surgery, Cocoline would like to talk today about complications after nose surgery!

When people think of complications from nose surgery, the first thing that usually comes to mind is inflammation. So let’s take a look at the three most representative complications of nose surgery.

First, inflammation!! In the case of inflammation, it can occur because of the silicone used to raise the bridge of the nose, and inflammation after nose surgery can also be caused by the autologous cartilage inserted to lift the tip of the nose.

The chance of inflammation is not very high, but there is still a possibility that it can happen.

Aside from inflammation, contracture is also a complication of nose surgery. Sometimes people come to Cocoline to receive revision nose surgery because of contracture, and a nose affected by contracture can look as if the area beneath the nose has been cut off or separated.

Even if revision surgery is performed, there is still a chance that contracture may happen again, so when the tip of the nose is lowered and fixed, it must be securely stabilized. At this time, rib cartilage, which is autologous cartilage, is usually used for the surgery.

The last complication of nose surgery to look at is movement of the implant, and the L-shaped implant. These days, when performing bridge augmentation, an I-shaped silicone implant is used and it is inserted only up to the upper part of the nasal tip, while the tip is raised using autologous cartilage. However, until not long ago, an L-shaped silicone implant was used to raise both the bridge and the tip at the same time.

Among the complications caused by this, with an L-shaped silicone implant, over time the implant at the tip of the nose can sag, touching the skin at the tip and causing the skin to turn red. If this problem continues, the silicone may even protrude through the skin at the nasal tip.

Also, if the silicone is not placed in the correct position, the implant may fail to settle properly and start moving.

So, how can complications from nose surgery be prevented?

In the case of inflammation, symptoms such as sudden swelling of the nose, pain, or pus coming out from inside the nose may appear after nose surgery. Therefore, it is most important to keep your body in good condition, and if inflammation worsens and contracture develops, it is important to find the most appropriate method and firmly support the nasal tip.

If the implant moves, it must be removed and inserted again in the correct position. If the skin at the tip of the nose turns red because of the silicone, the silicone is removed, and revision surgery is performed after six months, which is the waiting period for revision surgery.

If you feel any of the above symptoms of complications after nose surgery, please visit the hospital where you had the surgery to check your current condition and receive the appropriate treatment as quickly as possible, as needed.