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How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can I Get a Revision?
asked 6 months ago by yama in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Aaron Stone, MD
Question viewed 347 times
Tags: 4 months post-op, revision, saddle nose
I previously had a rhinoplasty and it left my with an overprojected tip and a severely scooped out nose. I am about 4 months post-op and I dont see my nose improving. I know people say "wait you will like I later" but I hate it. I knew since day1 that it would look bad. I would like to know when is the soonest I can get it done and a good doctor that is specialist in revision, exspecially one that works with scooped out and saddle noses. My maximum price is 14,000. Thank you kind doctors.
15 answers to How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can I Get a Revision?
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Revision How Soon after Rhinoplasty?
In over 35 years I have revised noses like yours anywhere between 9-12 months after the primary. As revision rhinoplasty surgeons we typically say that a patient should wait one year, but this will vary depending on what was done during the the first operation and how much swelling is present when the nose is evaluated.
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Rhinoplasty revision
Without knowing what you looked like before, what you look like now, exactly what was done and what needs to be done it is impossible to say if you are ready for revision surgery or should wait longer. Now is certainly the time to broach the subject with your surgeon or see other surgeons if you wish. If you do see other surgeons be sure to bring copies of your before photos and operative report so the consulting physician can make an educated recommendation. With the limited information in...
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Aaron Stone, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Unhappy with rhinoplasty results at 4 months
Photos would be helpful to better your situation. Regardless, it is generally recommended to wait around 9 months to a year before considering revision surgery. It sounds like your situation may be amenable to correcting actually at earlier than 9 (7 or 8?) months if most all of the swelling has abated. This will be better determined after you see a rhinoplasty surgeon in consultation.
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How long to wait after rhinoplasty for a revision
Depends on what you don't like. Bony abnormalities that are visible after 6 months can be addressed then. Soft tissue abnormalities are best addressed after one year.
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Revision after rhinoplasty
The time to have a revision rhinoplasty is when swelling and scarring have reached a plateau. When the nose is not changing anymore it is time to assess the results and reasonable to proceed with revision.
Subtle issues should not be addresses for a year. Major problems such as saddle nose deformity or gross anatomic defects can be repaired after 4 months if swelling and scarring are stable.
It sounds as though you have had an unpleasant exerience and now have a...
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The timing of revision rhinoplasty will depend on how much swelling is present in your nose.
I read your concern: The soonest I've performed revision rhinoplasty is 6 mos. post-op, but most experts would agree it might be best to wait a year. Surgeons may proceed sooner than a year is if your swelling is minimal, and if your surgeon is convinced he could improve your appearance.
You may want to re-submit your question to the RealSelf community of experts with a photo. In many patients with an over-resected bridge that could cause the tip to look overprojected, a non-surgical...
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How soon can I get my nose revised ?
Four months is OK for revision, depending on what is being revised. If you present to a different surgeon than the original, bring photos of your nose taken before the primary rhinoplasty. If there is ANY possibility that your current problem will resolve as swelling subsides, it is best to wait.
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How long to wait for revision?
I'm sorry you are unhappy with your result. The main reason for waiting as long as possible is to allow for complete healing so that proper correction can be performed. For example in your case you are concerned about your bridge being to scooped. That means it will need to be augmented. If you do it now you likely will end up under corrected because the nose will continue to settle and you will be adding to reach an incorrect height. Waiting also helps you process and refine your goals...
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Rhinoplasty Revision
Hello Yama,
I am sorry that you are not happy with your result. Waiting for a revision surgery is not so much to see if you will like it (or be convinced it is fine), but to get to a point where the surgeon will be able to assess the shape of the nose and devise a surgical plan to change the shape. Depending on the situation, revision surgery can be performed as early as 5 or 6 months.
Based on your issue, you will need augmentation of your bridge, along with revision of...
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How Soon After Rhinoplasty Can I Get a Revision?
I have performed Rhinoplasty and Revision Rhinoplasty, for well over 20 years and IMHO the minimal time between Rhinoplasties must be 6 months. At 4 months, if you are not satisfied with the results and do not wish to return to the original Rhinoplasty Surgeon, you may want to have some consultations with experienced, qualified Rhinoplasty Surgeons for evaluation and recommendations regarding Revision Rhinoplasty. This way, you'll be all set to proceed with the shortest...
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How soon for revision rhinoplasty?
Revision rhinoplasty is a complicated surgery and in your case seems that you will need additional cartilage to build up your nose on the bridge. However, at 4 months, there are still more changes to come from your nose. Some good and possibly it will reveal other issues that should be corrected. Thus, the decision to wait is not that you need to be sure you dont like your nose, it is that with time your nose will change and the "true" issues take time to be revealed to fully and...
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Revision Rhinoplasty
I am sorry to hear about your experience. You may want to consult with a board certified specialist in revision rhinoplasty with a strong grasp of the underlying anatomy who can tailor your surgery to your needs and desires and who can guide you as to the timeframe for your revision surgery.
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Rhinoplasty for a bad nose job.
Rhinoplasty revision can be done in some cases at 6 months. In 35 years of experience doing revision rhinoplasty I have never done this before that time. You will need cartilage grafting for the depressions, etc. and this will come from your ear and or septum. Make sure you see an experienced revision rhinoplasty specialist for the best result.
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Revision
I really think you need to wait but, you need to talk to your surgeon because only he knows what was done. However, it is not too early to get some second opinions. $14.000 is way to high for our area
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Revision rhinoplasty best timing
If it is obvious that the nose is not correct then 6 months or more should allow enough time for the tissues to soften to allow the next step.. grafts may be needed if it is very scooped but when the tip is recessed the may solve some of the problem
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