Rhinoplasty is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries performed each year, but it carries the same potential risks as all other operations. While achieving your aesthetic goals is ideal, maintaining your overall health should be the top priority of you and your surgeon. Although most rhinoplasty procedures are problem-free, patients should educate themselves on the potential side effects and risks of rhinoplasty, as well as their own personal risk factors. Discussing these risks with an experienced, board-certified surgeon is vital to ensuring a healthy outcome