Candidate for Revision Rhinoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by laney1007 in Chicago
Latest answer by Shahram Salemy, MD
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Tags: nose, bump

I had a Rhinoplasty performed in May of 2007. I had a bump on the side of my nose from breaking my nose in a horseback riding accident. Although the bump is now gone, I am very unhappy with the tip of my nose. I was wondering if I would be a good candidate for Revision Rhinoplasty? If so, I am looking for a doctor in the Chicago area. I am including a before picture. Thanks.

5 answers to Candidate for Revision Rhinoplasty?

I think you could benefit from a revision rhinoplasty

I think a revision rhinoplasty would be appropriate in your case based on what I can see on your photo. Revision surgery is always more challenging for both the surgeon and the patient, so it will be important to spend some time discussing your concerns with your surgeon so that he may put together a plan that you are comfortable with. In terms of a surgeon in the Chicago area, I think the best place to start would be to go to www.plasticsurgery.org and type in your location-- you... more

Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Revision Rhinoplasty in Chicago

Hi Laney You may be a good candidate for Revision Rhinoplasty however it can best be answered after a consultation. It is best to wait 8 to 12 months after your first surgery before deciding to undergo a secondary procedure. For tip revisions, many times minor adjustments can be made through a closed approach in order to achieve your goals. In which case your recovery period is usually much shorter. However, if you are having difficulty breathing through your nose, which is a common... more

Steven H. Dayan, MD
Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Revision Rhinoplasty

Revision rhinoplasty would be a great idea to improve your nasal tip. Without seeing other views it would be hard to suggest what could be done. If you recently had a rhinoplasty, I would wait 6 months to a year until the tissues are soft again. This will allow easier manipulation of the tissues and often better results.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Revision Rhinoplasty.

Dear Laney, I read your review, and saw your before and after pictures. I'm sorry you had a poor experience with your initial Rhinoplasty. You have tip, and nostril asymmetry, and your nose is too long with fullness of your bridge. You're an excellent candidate for a Revision Rhinoplasty. You should only use a board-certified, experienced Rhinoplasty specialist with many photos of favorable revisions. This is one of the most challenging, and humbling operations I perform, so I cannot... more

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Revision Rhinoplasty: What Makes a Good Candidate

The best candidates for revision rhinoplasty are patients who have realistic expectations about what surgery can accomplish. The goals for revision should be to produce a nose that functions well and looks natural. Tip deformities are one of the most common reasons that patient seek revision rhinoplasty. Sometimes these problems are slight and can be corrected easily. Usually, however, deformities are significant, making secondary rhinoplasty more difficult than primary rhinoplasty and... more

C. Spencer Cochran, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

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