Revision Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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Is There a Rule of Thumb when Deciding Whether to Have Revision Rhinoplasty?
If you don't like your nose but others say it is fine is it wise to undergo surgery or should you leave it alone because odds of bad result go up with revision?
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jnoland23
in albuquerque
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Revision Rhinoplasty
If you are truly unhappy with the results of your primary rhinoplasty, it's best to see an expert who agrees and can provide you with a successful surgery. On the other hand, if you accept the changes to your nose, an additional surgery isn't necessary. It is a personal preference.
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Whether to have revision rhinoplasty
It is important to have realistic goals and expectations before undergoing a difficult surgery such as revision rhinoplasty. It is also important to go to a very experienced surgeon who has performed thousands of rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgeries to keep any risk at a minimum. Clear communication with your surgeon is of utmost importance prior to embarking on this difficult endeavor.
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Your opinion and that of your trusted physician matter most
Friends and family will often tell you that your nose looks fine because they don't want to hurt your feelings. It is also possible that your nose does look fine to others and you are being overly critical. The best way to resolve whether or not you would benefit from revision surgery and more importantly if the risk reward ratio is in your favor is to visit with a surgeon who is experienced with revision rhinoplasty and will give you an honest opionion about how your nose looks...
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Revision rhinoplasty
The decision to have a revision is based partly on the same factors that initiated the original rhinoplasty, i.e. the wish to improve one's looks. Plus, what can reasonably be expected, balanced against the risks of further surgery recognizing that revision rhinoplasty is a more difficult procedure. Having said this one should wait at least one year before revision surgery and obtain several opinions.
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Is There a Rule of Thumb when Deciding Whether to Have Revision Rhinoplasty?
Yes, I have performed Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty for over 25 years and my rules of thumb for performing Revision Rhinoplasty are the following:
There must a clear and precise idea of what is to be (and can be) accomplished with the Revision Surgery.
The degree of improvement that can be achieved must far exceed the risk (aesthetically) from the revision surgery.
The nasal tissues and skin must be deemed suitable for the revision surgery...
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Revision Rhinoplasty surgery
Dear jnoland23,
The ultimate decision on revision rhinoplasty is with you
It sounds like you may have a few minor issues and you should see a rhinoplasty surgeon to see if your wishes are possible
The odds can be reduced with a thoughtful plan and experienced surgeon
Best regards,
Nima Shemirani
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Revision rhinoplasty is often a complex deicsion to undergo
Many patients I see for revision surgery wait many years before considering surgery again. Also, it is common for friends and relatives to say that you look fine and should not have further surgery. They do this to "protect" you and even bring up examples like Michael Jackson. Each of his surgeries were reduction and further reduction and not a good example of what the medical profession can really deliver.
You should see a revision rhinoplasty specialist to determine if surgery is for...
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Decisions Regarding Revision Rhinoplasty
You are the one who should decide if you want to do a revision, not friends or family members. It is your nose! Yes, there can be increased risk with revisions but this will depend on what needs to be done. An experienced revision rhinoplasty expert should explain the procedure, the risks, and the recovery.
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Revision Rhinoplasty timiing
First of all, the only person that should matter is you. If you wake up every morning wishing you could do something about your nose, then it doesn't matter what other people think...there's something you can do about it. There are risks with revision rhinoplasty, but if performed in experienced hands with realistic expectations, the likelihood of a good result is high. Waiting at least a year before undergoing revision rhinoplasty is wise to allow the scar to mature and...
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