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How Long Does a Nose Job Last and Does It Need Up Keep?

asked 2 years ago by Sara2010 in Providence
Latest answer by Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Question viewed 2,288 times
Tags: duration, last, longevity

If you have a nose job, will you need an additional rhinoplasty at some point in your life?

21 answers to How Long Does a Nose Job Last and Does It Need Up Keep?

Nose jobs last forever.

You will not need any upkeep as you age. However, the nose will drop in your 60's-80's and you may want the tip elevated slightly.

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

A rhinoplasty should last a lifetime, but will continue to change

Your rhinoplasty will show an immediate change of your nose and that change will be permanent, but like other parts of your face, your nose will show changes associated with aging: the skin will become blemished from sun damage, the pores might enlarge, the small blood vessels at the corner of the nose may increase in size or number and the tip may lose it's projection slightly. But the overall shape of the nose should not change. more

Philip Miller, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drphilipmiller.com

Longevity of Rhinoplasty

A well done rhinoplasty will last for life. There is really not much upkeep if done properly. The key is to have your rhinoplasty performed to obtain a natural result that matches your face. Always choose a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon or a surgeon that has significant experience and expertise in rhinoplasty.

Rod J. Rohrich, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty is permanent

Results of rhinoplasty are permanent but as stated there can be subtle changes over time. It is important that the new nose has strong structure so that it keeps it shape over time. Some of the older techniques of rhinoplasty left nose with little support which made them collapse over time.

Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Duration of Rhinoplasty Results

Rhinoplasty results last a lifetime. However, with aging later in life, gravity will have a visible effect on your nose as it does on all body structures. If you visit a senior citizens' home you might think all people born 75 years ago had long noses. If that bothers you, the nose can be revised and shortened at that time.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Should Be A One-Time Surgery

The goal of any rhinoplasty is to produce a nose that looks good and functions well -- the FIRST TIME! When performed correctly, rhinoplasty should not need to be touched up, tuned up, tweeked, or redone. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Rhinoplasty is considered the most difficult procedure in plastic surgery. A conservative estimate of the revision rate is 20%. You can decrease the chances of needing a revision by selecting an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon. Visit with more... more

C. Spencer Cochran, MD
Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.rhinoplasty-usa.com

Rhinoplasty: For Better or For Worse

Rhinoplasty is a very enduring procedure and doesn't necessarily require revision due to aging changes. In the hands of a good Surgeon, a well performed Rhinoplasty will last your for your entire life. Conversely, a poorly executed Rhinoplasty is an enduring curse. When considering Rhinoplasty, it is important to consider a nasal appearance that will age well with your face. A petite, pinched, or "ski slope" nose does not fit that description. Lastly, poor aesthetic Rhinoplasty... more

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Rhinoplasty results last a lifetime

If a rhinoplasty is done properly and carefully, with thought to how it will hold up over time it should last a lifetime. Having said that, there is a lot of change during the first year after the rhinoplasty where the swelling goes down and scar contracture takes over. The first 3-4 years after a rhinoplasty is the time of maximal healing and change. After about 4 years it will stabilize and should pretty much look the same for many years. If there are any problems with twisting, collapse,... more

Ivan Wayne, MD
Oklahoma City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty should be permanent

If you have a rhinoplasty and are satisfied, it should be permanent. A couple of caveats however. Noses tend to "grow" as we age. Sometimes, cartilege can warp.

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty results should last forever

Nasal shaping or rhinoplasty is unlike other facial cosmetic procedures in that the results should last a lifetime. The nose is not subject to the same stresses of aging and the shape will permanently compliment your facial appearance. There is nothing to maintain, and no reason to go back. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Nose job (rhinoplasty) results are permanent

Typically a nose job or rhinoplasty is performed just once for a patient. Keep in mind that as we age, the nose will undergo slight changes and they may or may not be significant to you.

William Portuese, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

Nose job or Rhinoplasty

A nose job or rhinoplasty permanent changes the structure of your nose. These changes in most cases do not need additional surgery. However, just as your face and body change over time, so will your nose. I hope this is helpful. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

How long before you need a second nose job? Rhinoplasty maintenance

It really depends on the reason for having a nose job. If it is to get rid of a prominent hump, it is unlikely you will need a second nose job. However, the nose, like other facial structures tends to lose support with age. This is due to laxity of the tissues such as the skin and cartilage as well as diminished bone voume of the maxilla. This tends to make the nose look "longer" with age. Occasionally it can make an existing hump look more prominent and the nostrils appear wider. more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Has a 10% Revision Rate

Nosejobs are permanent and the change over time usually is minor. However the revision surgery rate is about 10%. There is no up keep needed after a rhinoplasty. Regards see video

Tanveer Janjua, MD
Bedminster Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty Longevity

Hi Sara, A nose job or rhinoplasty is a permanent surgical alteration of the nose. The results should last a lifetime. Due to the long term nature of rhinoplasty, not to mention that the nose is right there in the middle of your face for the rest of your life, it is essential that patients take their time and choose their rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully. There is about a 5% revision rhinoplasty rate among skilled and experienced surgeons. Good luck and be well. Dr. P

Michael A. Persky, MD
Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Your nose will continue to age with the rest of your face after Rhinoplasty Surgery.

As you age, the tip of your nose will tend to droop and widen. And this may lead to a more prominent profile-hump. These age-related changes tend to begin as you enter your 4th decade of life. Well performed Rhinoplasty Surgery may lead to a stronger tip with more cartilage support that is less prone to droop. Gravity and aging will cause subtle changes over time. I hope this is helpful for you.

Eric M. Joseph, MD
West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.ericmjoseph.com

A new nose is forever

It takes a full year for the nose to fully heal and all the swelling to go away, but basically the result will last a lifetime.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Nosejobs last for the rest of your life

However, the nose ages as does the rest of your face and body. Noses do droop as we age. After a nosejob they will age from where they were after the surgery. The procedures we do for aging noses are often subtler than formal rhinoplasty in a young person to alter the characteristics of a nose.

Steven J. Pearlman, MD
New York Facial Plastic Surgeon

Rhinoplasty longevity

You should really only need one rhinoplasty, ever. There is no upkeep required on the part of the patient. Occasionally we do revision rhinoplasties to address a minor issue from the first surgery, but this occurs less than 5% of the time for most surgeons. You may have some minor changes as you age, but this almost never requires another surgery. Best wishes, /nsn.

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Nose jobs are for life

Ideally, you will need only one rhinoplasty. Secondary or revision rhinoplasties are significantly more challenging and less likely to succeed when compared to the first one. Your nose will age and there may be some changes over time, but with newer techniques, the structural support of the nose is much better preserved than in the old days.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Life time of a Nose Job (Rhinoplasty)

A nose job lasts a life time but like all facial tissues the nose will sustain some aging changes. It is however extremely uncommon for people to undergo re-operation for such minor changes as they may for a sagging face or sagging breasts.