Revision Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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Can Revision Rhinoplasty Cost More Than Primary Rhinoplasty?
I had rhinoplasty done 3 weeks ago to improve my side profile not realising it would greatly effect my front profile. The side profile is fine now the bump is removed but my nostrils are now very visable from the front so my nose looks like a pig snout. I know it has only been 3 weeks but I feel like I have made a huge mistake and miss my front profile the way I used to look. My question is can revised rhinoplasty cost the same if not more than primary rhinoplasty?
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Revision rhinoplasty
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While it depends on exactly what is involved in your particular revision rhinoplasty, in general, a revision rhinoplasty does often cost more than a primary rhinoplasty. This is because a revision is usually a more complicated and time-consuming surgery than a primary rhinoplasty. In a revision, there is more scar tissue and the tissue planes can be harder to navigate. Some surgeons charge differently if it is a revision of their own work, since they already have an idea of what was...
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Revision rhinoplasty cost
Hopefully time will improve some of the features that concern you. In regards to cost of revision rhinoplasty it can be the same, more, or less depending on how complex the revision is.
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Elevated nasal tip after rhinoplasty
It is quite early in the healing process to be considering a revision procedure. Often the tip will settle as healing progresses. You'll need to give it time for this to resolve.
To answer your question, revision rhinoplasty typically costs more than primary rhinoplasty. This is because revision surgery is more complicated and often takes more time, in most cases. Depending on what needs to be done, though, this may not necessarily be the case. This is especially true if more minor...
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Three weeks post-op is too soon to consider Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery.
I read your concern and reviewed your photos. My hunch is that you won't want to undergo another nose job after you're completely healed. You're swollen now, and over the next few months, your tip will likely drop a bit. That will diminish your nostril-show.
In my practice, excessive nostril show is often treated non-surgically with Silikon-1000, an off-label injectable filler, as opposed to revision rhinoplasty with "alar-rim" cartilage grafts.
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Nasal Refinement Cost
I have performed Revision Rhinoplasty, Rhinoplasty and Nasal refinement Surgery for over 20 years and yes, Revision Rhinoplasty costs more than primary Rhinoplasty for the simple reason...Revision Rhinoplasty is often a quantum level more technically difficult to perform and there are far fewer superb Revision Rhinoplasty surgeons, IMHO. Revision Rhinoplasty takes:
superb aesthetic judgement
great deal of Rhinoplasty experience
a good sense of where to fiocus...
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Does Revision Rhinoplasty Cost more than the Primary Operation
In general revision rhinoplasty does cost more than the primary, but this will depend on what must be done. Your surgeon may give you a break on the second operation. You are correct - 3 weeks post-op is too soon to even consider a revision. As healing progresses you may not be disappointed.
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Revision Rhinoplasty
Three weeks may well be too early to evaluate the final results of a rhinoplasty. There will be noticeable changes over the next several months. That being said, sometimes you just know in your heart that the aesthetics are not what you had in mind. If you find that you are not happy with the results, rest assured that surgery is not the only answer! Sometimes corrections can be made with filler. While filler may not last forever, it generally lasts longer when...
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Revision Rhinoplasty at Three Weeks is Too Soon
Relax, you have the usual swelling of the tip of the nose that is slowly (very slowly) resolving. Major bony changes are seen almost immediately, but the tender softer tissues of the tip will take at least 12 months. It is possible to have problems that require correction sooner, but three weeks is way too soon. Discuss your concerns with your surgeon and let him help you understand what to expect.
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Revision Rhinoplasty and cost vs. Primary Rhinoplasty
First and foremost three weeks is to early to determine any postoperative results from Rhinoplasty. You need to allow some time for the healing process and swelling to go down to determine the actual outcome. I see a lot of revision rhinoplasty patients in my office from other physicians and I will not reoperate on them for at least one year. I have reviewed the photographs that you sent and a profile view would be helpful if you could send one. As far as cost goes typically a Revision...
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Cost of Revision Rhinoplasty
Hi,
It looks like you still have quite a bit of swelling at 3 weeks so I would probably wait a little longer for the results. Give yourself at least 3 months for the initial swelling to go down.
As far as cost goes, it all depends on what has to be done with a revision rhinoplasty. Typically revision do cost more than primary rhinoplasty due to scar tissue and the need for cartilage grafts etc but every case is different.
Best,
Dr.S.
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Revision rhinoplasty
In many ways, revision rhinoplasty is more difficult than primary rhinoplasties and may cost the patient more money to have fixed by someone else. It really depends upon the problems.
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