Cosmetic surgery abroad - rhinoplasty/nose job in Iran?

I am flying out to Iran next week hoping to have my nose done there. Got a few surgeons lined up and then if I feel comfortable i'm going ahead with it! Has anyone here been abroad for cosmetic surgery, especially rhinoplasty? If so how was it? What are the risks and things I need to know? I am staying with family there so I will be taken care of, etc... just scared as it is a foreign country. I live in the UK where it is too expensive. It costs half the price or even less in Iran and they perform thousands of rhinoplasty operations there each year so it is a good choice?

Cosmetic surgery abroad - rhinoplasty/nose job in Iran?
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Reply:i just got a nose job in iran on saturday and it was wonderful i hope yours worked out well i had NO pain at all! whoopie i just am waiting ofr the yellow and black around my eyes to swell down a little bit Report It

Reply:From the research I did, Iran is the nose-job capital of the world.





The only thing I'd be concerned with is that if it does go bad, you aren't a citizen of Iran and the consumer protection laws (if there are any) might not cover you and who knows how good their doctors are.





If you've done your research and picked a surgeon that has done lots of them and you're comfortable with then there's no reason you shouldn't go ahead with it.











ll surgery carries some uncertainty and risk


When rhinoplasty is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor. Nevertheless, there is always a possibility of complications, including infection, nosebleed, or a reaction to the anesthesia. You can reduce your risks by closely following the doctor's instructions both before and after surgery.





After surgery, small burst blood vessels may appear as tiny red spots on the skin's surface; these are usually minor but may be permanent. As for scarring, when rhinoplasty is performed from inside the nose, there is no visible scarring at all; when an "open" technique is used, or when the procedure calls for the narrowing of flared nostrils, the small scars on the base of the nose are usually not visible. Other scars near the bridge of the nose can come from sculpture of the nasal bones from an external approach.





Occasionally a second procedure may be required-for example, to correct a minor deformity. Such cases are unpredictable and happen even to patients of the most skilled surgeons. The corrective surgery is usually minor.








Planning your surgery


Good communication between you and your doctor is essential. In your initial consultation, your doctor should ask what you'd like your nose to look like, evaluate the structure of your nose and face, and discuss the possibilities with you. He will also explain the factors that can influence the procedure and the results. These factors include the structure of your nasal bones and cartilage, the shape of your face, the thickness of your skin, your age, and your expectations.





Your doctor should also explain the techniques and anesthesia he will use, the type of facility where the surgery will be performed, the risks and costs involved, and any options you may have. Most insurance policies don't cover purely cosmetic surgery; however, if the procedure is performed for reconstructive purposes, to correct a breathing problem or a marked deformity, the procedure may be covered. Check with your insurer, and obtain pre-authorization for your surgery.








List of possible complications:


Abnormal shape of nose (pinched tip, polly beak, pug nose, scooped out nose; corrected by secondary surgery, often with an implant)


Airway obstruction


Anesthesia reaction


Asymmetry


Bleeding (may require nasal packing to control it)


Burst blood vessels


Depression


Discoloration


Extrusion (implants)


Infection (risk is less than 1%)


Signs of infection: pain, swelling, warmth, redness


Internal scar/adhesions


Keloid (heavy scar)


Loss of smell


Loss of structural support


Nerve Damage


Numbness


Pain


Perforation of septum


Permanent numbness (risk is less than 1%)


Reactions to medications


Septal hematoma


Sinusitis (treated with antibiotics and medications that shrink the nasal lining)


Skin irregularities


Skin necrosis or skin death (1500% more likely with smokers)


Slow healing


Swelling


Toxic Shock Syndrome


Wound Infection


Visible scar





When rhinoplasty is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are rare and are usually minor. However, all surgery has the risk of complications and undesirable outcomes. You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon's instructions both before and after surgery.





Burst Blood Vessels


After surgery, small burst blood vessels may appear as tiny red spots on the surface of the skin. These are usually small, but may be permanent. This rarely happens, but it is a possibility you should be aware of.





Bleeding


Bleeding may occur for up to four weeks after operation. The patient must resist any urge to blow or pick the nose to minimize bleeding.





Abnormal Shape


An abnormal shape of the nose may be due to an error during surgery or the patient not keeping their head elevated enough or sleeping on one side without a proper side. The nose can pull to one side if the cast does not support it properly. There are other factors that go beyond human control, as well.





Wound Infection


The rate of wound infection following rhinoplasty is less than 2%. Abscesses, cellulitis or granuloma may be treated with antibiotics and drainage. Use of an implant increases the chance of infection.





Risk of smoking


Smoking significantly reduces your body's circulation and vascularity. This means difficulty in bringing much needed oxygen to your tissues and greatly increases your risk for slow healing and other complications. It is important to stop smoking for at least 4 weeks before and after surgery.





Toxic Shock Syndrome


This is very rare, occurring in only 0.016% of rhinoplasty surgeries. However, if it does occur, the mortality rate is about 11%. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and a sunburnlike rash.





According to an article authored by S. Valentine Fernandes on emedicine.com "the complication rate for nasal surgery varies from 4-18.8%. In individual hands, this rate generally falls as surgical experience accumulates. Skin and associated soft tissue complications occur in up to 10% of cases. According to estimates, severe systemic or life-threatening complications occur in 1.7-5% of rhinoplasty cases. Intracranial complications are rare."

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