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Can Noses Revert Back to Old Shape After Rhinoplasty?

asked 1 year ago by 7151anon in London, England
Latest answer by Richard W. Fleming, MD
Question viewed 403 times
Tags: duration, revision

I have had 2 rhinoplasties in 2 years. The second was a revision. After the first operation to remove hump and reduce width failed as scar tissue built up causing nose the be even wider than it was origionally and the bump to reform giving a beak like shape. It has been 4 months since revision and my nose bump seems to be trying to return as I have to keep rubbing it down to try and straighten it. Is this possible if so is it surgeons fault?

6 answers to Can Noses Revert Back to Old Shape After Rhinoplasty?

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Noses don't revert to old shape.

This does not normally occur. I would seek a second opinion from an experienced revision rhinoplasty specialist.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Noses Don't revert to Old Shape after Rhinoplasty

It is unusual that a nose will revert to pre-op shape after rhinoplasty. Although it is too soon for any additional surgery I'd get another opinion.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Nose revert back to original shape.

IT is truly difficult to assess what is going on. Nothing truly builds up after surgery. You may need a CT scan to evaluate the structures and ensure that you do not have a cyst or some other cause of the bump.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty revision, and recurrence of deformity.

Certainly, some recurrence can occur, ane even new problems may develop.  I would recommend that you continue your massage per doctor, and be patient.  A beak deformity now may be another problem.  It might be time to seek a second opinion.   sek
Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Please submit pictures

I would like to review your pictures and obtain more information about the surgery . It is possible to revise the nose to some degree.
Kamran Khoobehi, MD

New Orleans Plastic Surgeon
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Operated noses do NOT revert back to their "older shape"

Regarding: "Can Noses Revert Back to Old Shape After Rhinoplasty? I have had 2 rhinoplasties in 2 years. The second was a revision. After the first operation to remove hump and reduce width failed as scar tissue built up causing nose the be even wider than it was origionally and the bump to reform giving a beak like shape. It has been 4 months since revision and my nose bump seems to be trying to return as I have to keep rubbing it down to try and straighten it. Is this possible... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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