Do you really want a "nose job", but the thought of going under the knife makes you nervous? This is a normal reaction since one of your most prominent facial features is on the line, but a little research on your part goes a long way in alleviating your apprehension.

The "nose job", or rhinoplasty as it should be called is a relatively safe surgery with rare complications. However, all surgery has risk involved with it, so forewarned is forearmed! As mentioned, rhinoplasty side effects are uncommon, and usually minor. Let's take a look at some of these rhinoplasty side effects.

Wound infections

The chance of delevoping a wound infection as a rhinoplasty side effect is lower than 2%. If the surgeon uses an implant, then this will slightly increase the possibility of an infection. Should an infection occur, antibiotics and drainage will be the treatment of choice to take care of abscesses, cellulites and granuloma.

Blood vessels bursting

After your surgery, you may notice small red spots on your nose. This is a rhinoplasty side effects due to ruptured blood vessels. Most often, this is not a permanent condition, but nevertheless, it should not be neglected

Abnormal nose shape

This rhinoplasty side effect is the most worrisome, and can sometimes be due to factors beyond human control. A nose with an abnormal shape can be caused by a failure during the surgical procedures. For instance if the patient was sleeping on a critical area without the proper splint, or a properly applied splint. Another cause might be that the patient's head was not kept sufficiently elevated. When these conditions occur, the nose can begin to pull to one side if the cast does not provide the correct support.

Nosebleeds

Nosebleeds can occur frequently for periods ranging from one week up to four months. To reduce the severity of this rhinoplasty side effect, the patient should avoid blowing their nose. Patience is the key.

Toxic shock syndrome

This is the one rhinoplasty side effect that is least likely to occur. According to statistics, the percentage of TSS after rhinoplasty is less than 0.016%. However, fever, vomiting, diarrhea and sunburn-like rash are the common symptoms, and should be reported to your doctor immediately.

One rhinoplasty side effect you should be aware of is that about 10% of rhinoplasty patients needed follow-up surgery. Most of the time this is due to cosmetic reasons rather than medical reasons. Regardless of the reason, the most patients will have to wait another 12 months before follow up surgery is performed.

Lest these side effect scare you away from a "nose-job", remember that this surgery is almost invariably performed by some of the most talented doctors in the profession. However, you should do your research and look for the best of the best before deciding to whom to entrust your nose.

What are the common types of finger injuries? There are several ways you can injure them, and all of these injuries can be very painful. One of them is a fracture. When you get a fracture, it can be hard to do everyday tasks.

It can be hard to eat, brush your teeth, get dressed, or even tie your shoes. You may have pain and swelling in your finger. It may also be difficult to move your finger and it may be deformed.

Ligament and tendon injuries are reported quite frequently. The most common type of tendon injury is known as a mallet finger. It is also known as dropped finger. When the tendon is either torn or cut from the bone, this injury occurs.

It is common in sporting activities that involve catching a ball. And it can occur if the ball misses the palm of your hand and accidentally hits the tip of a finger. This can lead to the tendon becoming overstretched or torn.

This make the end of the finger droop, and it cannot be straightened. This type of injury will also cause your finger to be very painful and swollen.

How can a finger splint help? Using a splint could help decrease the pain and help your finger heal from an injury. Splints do this by helping to keep your finger stable and in the correct position.

They can help the finger heal quicker by supporting or keeping it still and protect your finger from further injury. Splints can help you get on with the everyday activities in less pain. Finger splints are easy to use and can be comfortable to wear as the materials they are made from are suited for this purpose.

When you have swelling in your knuckle, fractured bones, or torn tendons it will be very important to keep your finger from moving. By keeping it still, it can heal the right way, in the right position and faster.

What types of finger splints are available? The most common type of finger splint is a padded aluminum brace. This brace has wings that will bend to fit your finger and hold the brace in place.

Metal or plastic splints may also be used with some injuries. Foam wraps and elastic bands are other types of splints that may be used as well. There are many splints to choose from with many being affordable and good value for money.