Minor Touch Up After Rhinoplasty?

The general consensus among rhinoplasty specialists is that a patient wait for 12 months before proceeding with any revision.The reason for this is that it can take 12 months (or longer) for the majority of the post-operative swelling to subside and for scar tissue to mature. However, this one year time-period is somewhat arbitrary and in certain situations, surgery may be performed a little bit earlier. This must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and depends on the severity of the... more

You did select the surgeon and are basically satisfied. You describe a "small" bump and the right nostril is a "bit" bigger. Why stop trusting the surgeon? I would choose to wait longer, especially with minor irregularities that are probably barely visible, but I see no harm in proceding. For peace of mind you could get a second opinion.

It is generally the surgeon's goal to have a satisfied patient. When possible, we all strive to accomplish this. However, it is not always possible. If the surgeon is willing to perform the procedure, there must be some degree of confidence that they will be able to achieve the improvement. If you have any questions, you could always obtain a second opinion. It is otherwise impossible to give you a second opinion without knowing more about your original nose, the surgery, and your current... more