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Is Revision Rhinoplasty Still Possible After 6 Revisions?
asked 11 months ago by Kenya123 in Stockton, CA
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
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Tags: nostrils, female, multiple, nose tip rotation, uneven
I had a botched rhinoplasty and have been trying to fix my nose since. It's been 7 years and I've had several revisions and my nose still looks terrible. Is there any hope for me?!
My biggest issues are 1) nostrils are very uneven and 2) too much nostril show. Is it possible to even out my nostrils and rotate the tip of my nose down? I recently had a lip lift 3 weeks ago hence the scar under my nasal base. I'm happy with my lip lift so far, I just wish I liked my nose too. Please help!
5 answers to Is Revision Rhinoplasty Still Possible After 6 Revisions?
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Another revision?
Based on your photos it appears that you have some alar retraction on both sides and alar notching on the left side. I agree with others that you need to weigh the pros and cons, but strictly speaking the features can be improved - likely not made perfect
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Revision rhinoplasty
You have a pretty nice result for having had 6 surgeries. I'd be extremely hesitant to do anymore. You might try some filler in the left nostril rim to see if you like the effect. If you do then perhaps a small rim graft may be helpful. I wouldn't try anything more extensive after 6 procedures.
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Is Revision Rhinoplasty Still Possible After 6 Revisions?
You said you have had 6 revisions. Were this minor, major, by different surgeons, any of them with experience in revision rhinoplasty? That may make a difference in your outcome.
As far as your nose, although I see some areas that may need improvement, as well as some asymmetries, I do not see a terrible looking nose, any further surgery will probably lead to new asymmetries.
You must weigh the pros and cons of further surgery. No surgeon will achieve perfect symmetry....
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Secondary rhinoplasty
You have a great nose.
After 6 revisions the chances of destroying your nose grows bigger
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Is Revision Rhinoplasty Still Possible After 6 Revisions?
Yes, but it is not advisable unless you have an obvious deformity. The nose cannot be re-shaped like clay or chiseled like stone. More surgery can be a slippery slope that leads to nasal collapse and irreversible scarring. No one is born with a perfectly symmetric nose, and no one can ever achieve a perfectly symmetric nose. In my opinion, you do not have a bad-looking nose, and I think sometimes it is best to re-assess one's goals and expectations.
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