Revision for dent after Rhinoplasty?

I had a Rhinoplasty a year ago next month. But, now there is a "dent" along the right side of the bridge area. One side is totally smooth then you get to the front/right part of the nose and it curves/veers in. How could this have happened? Also, if I do end up getting a revision rhinoplasty would Insurance cover it? I just can’t see why I should have to pay again for my doctor’s mistake. Thank you for all the advice!

2 answers to “Revision for dent after Rhinoplasty?”

A: Don't be so quick to blame the surgeon.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD

Among ALL rhinoplastic surgeons, there is a chance that you may need a revision due to a dissatisfaction after. This may be caused by many factors, not all are under the control of the surgeon. I quote my patients that the revision rate is between 2 and 8%. As an experienced rhinoplastic surgeon, even I have... more

A: There are several ways to fill in dents after rhinoplasty.

Toby G. Mayer, MD

 When one has a rhinoplasty, they are paying for the surgeon to do the best job he can. All surgeons have their own revisions to do and they should be minor problems. The better the surgeon and the more experience he has , the fewer the revisions. A good surgeon can make a perfect nose every time if it is... more

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askfitness
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20 Apr 2009

im looking for a good rhinoplasty surgeon in the tampa area who has experience with asymmetric nostrils, uneven hanging columella, tip bossae on one side.(this is not a revision)

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