At 2 Years Post Revision, Would I Be Able to Tell Clearly if I Need a Revision or Not?

Hello, i am 2 years and 2 months gone since my minor (closed) revision. At this point would i be able to tell if i have any major deformities which would need revision? I have heard some surgeins saying that even 5 years on the nose will keep changing.but that does not mean that deformities may come along this long after surgery does it? That really scared me

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2 years post-op closed rhinoplasty

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2 years after revision

In general, the final result of rhinoplasty is not evident for 18-24 months following surgery. 70% of the swelling is resolved after the first 3 months, and the remainder goes down over time. Swelling can be influenced by the following: thickness of the patient's skin, whether the procedure was a revision, whether tip work was performed, and whether the procedure was open or closed. At 26 months post-op, you should have a good idea of your final result. Issues down the road are usually... more

Rhinoplasty at two years

By two years you should see the deformities that you would expect after rhinoplasty. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty

After one year there should be no significant change in the final results. However we continue to age and we will see the changes of aging as time goes.