Looking at your photo it is obvious that the surgery was only a few weeks ago. It is not uncommon to have an over-rotated tip this early on. It is also not uncommon to have a significant amount of tip swelling that makes it look bulbous. The airplane flight home also probably increased your swelling even more.... more
Why can't I have an early Rhinoplasty revision?
I had Rhinoplasty overseas, and asked the surgeon to minimize my tip about 2-3mm, to soften my look. When I woke up and the splint was removed, I noticed he gave me more than what I asked for. He took half my nose, left me with a bulbous tip, short nose deformity, and a pig snout! Since then, I've been depressed, confined myself at home, and just feel violated and very unnatural looking. I can't look at myself in the mirror anymore. I've asked for second opinions, and surgeons want me to wait from 6 months to a year. I don't understand WHY; my nose is not getting any longer in 6 months, that's very clear. I understand the healing process takes up to a year, but why prolong my misery when swelling clearly isn't going to resolve my nose issues?
4 answers to “Why can't I have an early...”
A: You are right about the nose not getting longer!
The reason we make patients wait 6 months or more is to let the tissue soften and return to its final shape. However, I think there are exceptions to this rule based on how far along you are in the healing process. You do not want to compound the problem. You should see a revision rhinoplasty specialist with a... more
A: What's Wrong with Early Rhinoplasty Revision?
Hi Lostnose, I am so sorry that your overseas rhinoplasty experience has resulted in a nose that you did not desire. Rushing ahead too soon after a your first operation can result in compromise of blood vessels to your nose, permanently damaged skin, increased bleeding, and increased scar tissue formation,... more
A: You don't have to wait that long for a revision rhinoplasty
Dear Lostnose, First, let me say it's important for you to try to get back into your normal life with the knowledge that this can be improved. That being said, there is a general rule in facial plastic surgery and with rhinoplasty that revision should be held off for at least 6 months to a year. The reasons... more
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