title: Complications of rhinoplasty.
abstract: This article provides a concise description of common complications of rhinoplasty, recommendations for avoidance, and corrective techniques. The surgeon must have a comprehensive understanding of nasal anatomy and effects of surgical maneuvers to help avoid complications. Meticulous history, physical examination, and standardized photographic documentation are central to preoperative evaluation and surgical planning for rhinoplasty. Photographic documentation is useful to illustrate preexisting preoperative asymmetries. Appropriate preoperative counseling regarding appropriate postoperative expectations as well as all risks, benefits, and alternatives is critical. Any complications should be openly discussed with the patient.
authors.affiliation: Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Stanford Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, 801 Welch Road, Stanford, CA 94305, USA. Electronic address: jsurowitz@ohns.stanford.edu.
authors.forename: Joshua B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Surowitz
authors.forename: Sam P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Most
mesh_terms: D037001:Directive Counseling; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D018579:Patient Selection; D010781:Photography; D010808:Physical Examination; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods*; D012225:Rhinoplasty / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Complications; Rhinoplasty; Septorhinoplasty