I have had the worst rhinoplasty i could possibly had. I am a 20year old male who had a medium long attractive nose. And considered by most to be very goodlucking. Then i had made the stupidiest decision under-going rhinoplasty (for small bump) and septoplasty. Now my nose is sooo small,no bridge and very big nostrils. I have been waitng for revision rhinoplasty 4 7months and cant wait any longer. I havnt seen any of my friends for six months,i have been hiding and travelling far from home to work. And life is really hard. Researching rhinoplasty i havnt even seen any good nose work And i am really concerned. And i am very desperate and worked hard to save up day and night
Answer: "Doc, you didn't operate on Michael Jackson, did you?" Rhinoplasty is considered to be the most difficult of all cosmetic surgical procedures. Even the best surgeons have revision rates of 3-5%. Bad nose job results are usually due to many factors, the most important of which is choosing your surgeon carefully. I am continually amazed that many patients are more careful, and spend more time picking out the color and model of their new car than they are in selecting the surgeon who will operate on their nose. As we know, the nose is smack dab in the middle of our face, and cannot be covered by clothing when things go wrong. You need to discuss with your surgeon what bothers you about your nose during the initial consultation. Your surgeon needs to make the proper diagnostic evaluation in order to correct what bothers you. You need to be assured that your expectations are realistic. Look at before and after pictures. Ask to be scheduled when other post-operative patients are in the office so that you can see and speak with them. Look at the before and after photos. Once the surgery has occured, one needs to wait 6-12 months before correcting the bad result. If you still have confidence in your surgeon then schedule a revision surgery. You may want to get one or two other opinions from respected rhinoplasty surgeons (in the Chicago area, Dean Toriumi, M.D. is among the finest in the world). Fillers may temporarily help particular problems, but truly bad results will need surgical correction. Remember that the best chance for sucess is the first time, so choose carefully.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: "Doc, you didn't operate on Michael Jackson, did you?" Rhinoplasty is considered to be the most difficult of all cosmetic surgical procedures. Even the best surgeons have revision rates of 3-5%. Bad nose job results are usually due to many factors, the most important of which is choosing your surgeon carefully. I am continually amazed that many patients are more careful, and spend more time picking out the color and model of their new car than they are in selecting the surgeon who will operate on their nose. As we know, the nose is smack dab in the middle of our face, and cannot be covered by clothing when things go wrong. You need to discuss with your surgeon what bothers you about your nose during the initial consultation. Your surgeon needs to make the proper diagnostic evaluation in order to correct what bothers you. You need to be assured that your expectations are realistic. Look at before and after pictures. Ask to be scheduled when other post-operative patients are in the office so that you can see and speak with them. Look at the before and after photos. Once the surgery has occured, one needs to wait 6-12 months before correcting the bad result. If you still have confidence in your surgeon then schedule a revision surgery. You may want to get one or two other opinions from respected rhinoplasty surgeons (in the Chicago area, Dean Toriumi, M.D. is among the finest in the world). Fillers may temporarily help particular problems, but truly bad results will need surgical correction. Remember that the best chance for sucess is the first time, so choose carefully.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Revision timing Hello and thank you for your question. Timing for Revision Rhinoplasty depends on many factors and is very dependent on your individual anatomy. Whereas in some patients I will recommend waiting over one year, in other patients as soon as eight months may be acceptable. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Revision timing Hello and thank you for your question. Timing for Revision Rhinoplasty depends on many factors and is very dependent on your individual anatomy. Whereas in some patients I will recommend waiting over one year, in other patients as soon as eight months may be acceptable. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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October 13, 2023
Answer: Rhinoplasty recovery I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience and the distress it has caused you. It's completely understandable to feel upset and disappointed after a surgical procedure doesn't yield the desired results, especially one as personal and visible as rhinoplasty. First and foremost, your feelings and concerns are valid. Healing from rhinoplasty can vary significantly among individuals, and sometimes the final outcome is not evident until a year or more after surgery. While waiting can be extremely challenging, especially when you're unhappy with the results, it's crucial for the tissues to fully heal before considering revision surgery. In the meantime, I recommend seeking out a reputable and experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who specializes in revision rhinoplasty. They can evaluate your current situation, provide guidance on realistic expectations, and give a professional opinion on the best steps moving forward. It's also important to consider seeking emotional support, either through trusted friends, family, or a counselor, to help cope with the feelings you're experiencing. Remember, you're not alone in this, and there are professionals out there who can help guide you through the next steps.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty recovery I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience and the distress it has caused you. It's completely understandable to feel upset and disappointed after a surgical procedure doesn't yield the desired results, especially one as personal and visible as rhinoplasty. First and foremost, your feelings and concerns are valid. Healing from rhinoplasty can vary significantly among individuals, and sometimes the final outcome is not evident until a year or more after surgery. While waiting can be extremely challenging, especially when you're unhappy with the results, it's crucial for the tissues to fully heal before considering revision surgery. In the meantime, I recommend seeking out a reputable and experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who specializes in revision rhinoplasty. They can evaluate your current situation, provide guidance on realistic expectations, and give a professional opinion on the best steps moving forward. It's also important to consider seeking emotional support, either through trusted friends, family, or a counselor, to help cope with the feelings you're experiencing. Remember, you're not alone in this, and there are professionals out there who can help guide you through the next steps.
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March 20, 2020
Answer: Revision for short nose Hello,You are describing an excessive reduction of the nose for length and projection. Restoring the shape requires rebuilding the support and puts the skin under tension. It often requires rib cartilage for the construct to be stable.The main limiting factor is related to the tightness of the lining of the nose and to this effect I would strongly advise waiting for at least 1 year before any surgery. At that point the tissues are stronger and you would have safer surgery.
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Answer: Revision for short nose Hello,You are describing an excessive reduction of the nose for length and projection. Restoring the shape requires rebuilding the support and puts the skin under tension. It often requires rib cartilage for the construct to be stable.The main limiting factor is related to the tightness of the lining of the nose and to this effect I would strongly advise waiting for at least 1 year before any surgery. At that point the tissues are stronger and you would have safer surgery.
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March 30, 2019
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty I am very sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with your rhinoplasty results. Have you spoken with you surgeon? Revision rhinoplasty cases are challenging and I wouldn't be able to give you an answer without carefully and thoroughly reviewing your results. Swelling may still be present, making it unwise to move forward with a revision this early on. I would recommend looking for a surgeon who specializes in revisions.To learn more about revision rhinoplasty cases, check out this short video. Best of luck,
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Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty I am very sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction with your rhinoplasty results. Have you spoken with you surgeon? Revision rhinoplasty cases are challenging and I wouldn't be able to give you an answer without carefully and thoroughly reviewing your results. Swelling may still be present, making it unwise to move forward with a revision this early on. I would recommend looking for a surgeon who specializes in revisions.To learn more about revision rhinoplasty cases, check out this short video. Best of luck,
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January 13, 2019
Answer: Is 7 months too soon for a revision? I'm truly sorry about your bad rhinoplasty result. A very high percentage of my practice is revision rhinoplasties. I know how you feel having treated many "botch" patients for over 30 years. Without seeing photographs, it appears your dorsum was over resected which may require cartilage grafting (more than simple fillers) for augmentation. I prefer to wait a year but have done revisions earlier on select patients and special situations. I have photographs of similar patients on my web site and on Real Self.
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Answer: Is 7 months too soon for a revision? I'm truly sorry about your bad rhinoplasty result. A very high percentage of my practice is revision rhinoplasties. I know how you feel having treated many "botch" patients for over 30 years. Without seeing photographs, it appears your dorsum was over resected which may require cartilage grafting (more than simple fillers) for augmentation. I prefer to wait a year but have done revisions earlier on select patients and special situations. I have photographs of similar patients on my web site and on Real Self.
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