Overly Rotated, and Crooked Nose After Rhinoplasty. How Long Until I Can Get Revision?

asked 1 year ago by kako2 in Tracy, ca
Latest answer by Kevin Robertson, MD
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Tags: crooked, overcorrection, timing

I had an open rhinoplasty two months ago. Bump removed and the tip was narrowed. for some reason my nose looks too short and far from face. Nostrils are two different size and tip nose is crooked. Nose is too narrow. I am so depressed. I can't sleep, can't work. I am about to lose my job and my house. I would like to know if my nose could be brought closer to face and could be look longer. Can nostrils be fixed? how long do i have to wait? I want my old nose back.

8 answers to Overly Rotated, and Crooked Nose After Rhinoplasty. How Long Until I Can Get Revision?

How long to wait for revision Rhinoplasty

Wow, I'm very sorry that you seem to be in such a bad place, two months after your Open Rhinoplasty. IMHO, it would be in your best interest to take a deep breath and focus on taking care of the most important things, in your life...you health, job, home and relationships. These are not often fixed as easilly as your nose and no matter how bad you think your nose looks, it's not worth loosing any of the more important things that I listed previously. You may... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

drfrancispalmer.com

Timing for revision of crooked nose

You really should wait a year. There are regions of asymmetric or focal swelling during the first months. As you stay patient, those may resolve and leave you with a better result than you currently see. Stay involved with your surgeon- communicate your concerns early, be honest but patient, and accept the explanation if it seems logical. If you are still not fully satisfied, don't be afraid to see another opinion.

Kevin Robertson, MD
Madison Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.robertsonplasticsurgery.com

Timing of Revision Rhinoplasty

I'm sorry you've had an unfortunate experiece with your rhinoplasty surgery. I know it's easier for others to say, but don't let this destroy your whole being - losing your house will not make your nose better. It is best to wait another 9-12 months before having revision surgery by a surgeon experienced in treating these problems. Unfortunately, over the years I've seen many individuals who were not patient and actually made things worse.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Over-rotated, crooked nose after rhinoplasty

I'm sorry to hear that your post-operative healing isn't going as well as you'd hoped. Your nose will still evolve as it heals further, including possible improvement to the rotation that's bothering you. Revision rhinoplasty surgery is a possibility, but usually you want to wait about a year before undergoing another procedure. Your nose will be a moving target in these earlier stages such that it would be hard to determine what eact changes need to be made. You... more

Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drlamperti.com

Revision rhinoplasty timing

Most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons would wait at least one year before considering revising a nasal procedure. The main reason for this is that it takes a very long time for all the swelling to completely resolve and for the healing to tissues underneath to finish remodeling. Although the kinds of issues you describe sound significant, without photos it is difficult to really advise you with respect to your eventual outcome. Many minor imperfections and... more

Adam D. Stein, MD
Raleigh-Durham Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.facialdoc.com

Revision Rhinoplasty usually earliest at 6 months

I usually wait for 6 months to consider a revision rhinoplasty. Some of what you are talking about could resolve after more time. I would wait to do anyting rash. Sometimes, if your doctor really believes it is something that can be improved, he may go back in earlier. This is a rarity. The overrotated appearance usually improves. There are many forces counteracting this rotation that will eventually bring the nose back down to a more likeable appearance for you... more

Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

Wait 1 year for revision surgery

There is hope! You do have to wait one year from your original surgery to have revision rhinoplasty. Good luck. see video

Babak Azizzadeh, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Timing of revision rhinoplasty

Sorry to hear about your experience. In general it is a good idea to wait about one year before seeking a revision. There are a number of good reasons for this which your surgeon can discuss with you.