How long after revision rhinoplasty can I have another revision?

My first operation was done in 2008 and my last Rhinoplasty revision, which I had done this year, wasn't very major, just removal of scar tissue and re-touching the tip. How long after this surgery can I have another revision?

 

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A: Wait one year for revision rhinoplasty if tip work was done

Paul S. Nassif, MD

 Hello, There will still be swelling after the procedure, and it is best to wait one year to perform any other revision work, especially if tip work was done. Hope this helps answer your question. Dr. Nassif

A: You may consider consulting a Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty specialist to avoid further nasal surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MD

 If your nose is the right size, and not too large, you may not require any further surgery. What are you looking to achieve with another Rhinoplasty? Feel free to email me a full-facial frontal and profile photo, and I'll be happy to share my thoughts with you. I've attached a link to my Non-Surgical... more

A: Revision Rhinoplasty

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD

I would suggest waiting at least a year prior to any revision surgery on your nose.  In situations where the cartilage and/or bone is clearly displaced following rhinoplastic surgery, revision work may proceed sooner that this. The reason for your first revision was for scar tissue. Removal of scar tissue... more

A: Revision Rhinoplasty

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD

Hi Freya, Contrary to most views, I believe revision rhinoplasty can be done soon after the initial surgery. I have performed revisions as soon as 2 months after the first surgery with good results. That being said, there are certain cases where is is best to wait 6 months to a year for swelling to resolve.... more

A: Wait one year after revision Rhinoplasty for another revision

Lane Smith, MD

I agree with my colleagues above, that the usual recommendation is one year.    the nose changes for a least a year after surgery (actually for two to three years). Usually, the nose gets smaller and revision rhinoplasty may not be necessary. There are a few instances where revision... more

A: Revision rhinoplasty

Steven Wallach, MD

Revision rhinoplasty should definitely wait at least 1 year after a previous rhinoplasty. The tissues need to soften and the swelling needs to come down. 

A: Wait at least 1 year before undergoing another rhinoplasty revision

Sam Jejurikar, MD

So soon after your last revision, it's really difficult to know whether you'll need another rhinoplasty revision.  Subtle changes in swelling and scar tissue can occur over the span of one year after surgery.  Although you describe "re-touching the tip" as fairly minor, the swelling in the... more

A: How long after revision rhinoplasty can I have another revision?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

I TOTALLY agree with Dr. Naderi. Ideally one should have but one rhinoplasty. Unfortunately, a certain percentage of people require a revision rhinoplasty to address issues the original operation did not address well OR correct issues related to the first operation. A minimum 8-12 months need to be spaced... more

A: For most patients I suggest at least a year before revision rhinoplasty

Steven J. Pearlman, MD

This is the usual amount of time to wait before a revision rhinoplasty. This is for a number of reasons: 1. Scar tissue needs to soften 2. The nose heals for at least a year so you want to make sure most healing has taken place 3. Other areas that may need revision my become evident much later as the swelling... more

A: technically there is no time limit

Samson Lee, MD

It depends on what needs to be revised. Most things after rhinoplasty settle down with time as the reduction in swelling occurs. Anything subtle that may be bothering a patient I would wait for 6-12 months to ensure that it is not just from swelling. If there is something very obvious that is wrong and is not... more

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