10 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Nose is Still Too Large

asked 11 months ago by 1336anon in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: bridge, 10 months post-op, revision, timing, wide

I had my nose done in August of last year I still feel my bridge is a little to wide and my profile is still boxy is it too soon to consider revision?

10 answers to 10 Months Post Rhinoplasty: Nose is Still Too Large

Revision Rhinoplasty is Sometimes the Best Answer

You are very wise to ask this question. The timing for a revision rhinoplasty is critical. Decisions can start to be made at around 9 months and the surgery performed at around 12 months. It is important for the surgeon you choose to perform your revision to unerstand this and see you now to analyze the anatomical problems properly. At this point many of the issues you raised will not be corrected by waiting more. You have waited long enough. All the concerns... more

Ashkan Ghavami, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.Ghavamiplasticsurgery.com

Revision rhinoplasty

Considering revision rhinoplasty is a difficult decision. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your nose at 10 months, this may be an option to entertain. Unless you have extremely thick skin, the majority of your nasal swelling should have settled down. If your expectations for revision are reasonable and the surgeon feels he can make an improvement, it may be wise to seek a consultation now.

Etai Funk, MD
Houston Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.funkfacialplastics.com

Is 10 months after initial Rhinoplasty to soon for Revision Rhinoplasty

I have performed Rhinoplasty and revision Rhinoplasty for over 20 years and IMHO, No, anytime after 6 months you should be able to undergo a Revision Rhinoplasty...in most cases You should have a few consultations with qualified Rhinoplasty surgeons with good reputations.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Best to wait a year before a revision

Great Question. Best to wait a year befor you revise your nose. Chat with your surgeon now and make plans for July or August. Good luck.

Grant Stevens, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Timing for revision rhinoplasty

Generally speaking, one year is the time to consider a revision of a rhinoplasty, but 10 months is certainly reasonable. At this point, most of the swelling and skin shrinkage has resolved. Discuss your specific needs in detail with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery. If available, 3D imaging can also be helpful in communicating your needs as well. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Too wide

At 10 months it would be ok to get an opinion. Be sure to bring some pre surgery photos of your self so that an objective evaluation of your result and realistic recommendation of improvement can be made.

Michael L. Schwartz, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.palmbeachface.com

Nose too Wide and Tip too boxy 10 months after rhinoplasty

Hi, At 10 months post - op if your not seeing the results you wanted or thought you should have then its ok to consider a revision. If all the swelling has subsided, which it should have, then go ahead an seek another consult. Best, Dr.S.

Oleh Slupchynskyj, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facechange.org

Revision rhinoplasty timing.

You should be fine at 10 months for a revision rhinoplasty. Make sure this is done by a very experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon for the best result.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Nose too wide after surgery

You may be well enough along the healing curve that a second opinion would be woth while. Good pictures would be helpful to determine if repeate osteotomies and further tip refinement would help afer a little more time has passed

David A. Bray, Sr., MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Revision Rhinoplasty

10-12 months is usually adequate for healing in noses with thin skin. It sounds as though you do have thick nasal skin and it will takes somewhat longer for the swelling to subsides.