Correcting a bad outcome after rhinoplasty

Revision rhinoplasty is a specialty in and of itself. Some subtle irregularities can quite easily be corrected but in general, this is surgical procedure that requires careful planning, extensive experience and artistic skill. I recommend interviewing 3 surgeons that specialize in rhinoplasty surgery.

Ask them specifically how many rhinoplasties they performed during their residency and/or fellowship training.  How many have they performed in the last month and how many revision they have performed in the last year.  Ask them to show you photographs of their last 3 or 4 revision rhinoplasty patients. 

Revision rhinoplasty is one area where you are looking for training, experience and a thoughtful approach to the problems you are addressing.

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Talk to your doctor about your bad nose job concerns

Rhinoplasty is generally acknowledged as one of the most difficult of all facial plastic surgery procedures. The reasons for this are multiple, and include the complexity of the three-dimensional structure of the nose, nasal physiology, in addition to the required technical skills and an aesthetic eye. Final results in rhinoplasty really should not be judged until one year has passed; in some cases, things may continue to change even after that. If you have had a rhinoplasty and are unhappy with the results, it is important to communicate this with your surgeon. It may be that time will remedy the situation, or (in rare cases) interval measures may be required. Either way, this communication is important. If a revision is required (after 1 year), it is important to choose a surgeon who is experienced in revision rhinoplasty surgery. The Internet has made it easier to identify potential surgeons, but always meet with a few and ask for examples of results and perhaps speak to a few former patients.