Revision Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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Revision Rhinoplasty - How Many is Too Many?
I have already had two revision rhinoplasties and think I might need a third? Is that too many?
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It depends on the condition of the nose and whether there is unrealized potential
If the tissues are healthy there is no danger in doing multiple rhinoplasty revisions. I have successfully performed revisions in patients who have had 5 prior rhinoplasties yet have turned away patients with only 1 prior rhinoplasty. The key is to make sure that you seek an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon.
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No one likes to think about going through surgery and...
No one likes to think about going through surgery and recovery more than once. At Profiles Beverly Hills, patients who have not been entirely happy with prior cosmetic results often are referred to us seeking revision surgery. This is not to say that many patients are unhappy after surgery…quite the contrary is true.
A great majority of patients are happy with their outcomes and most are not looking for perfection. What is a minor imperfection to some, though, is not so to others...
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How Many Revisions?
Revisions are an unfortunate potential in surgery, whether discretionary or necessary. The number really does depend on what it takes to get the job done and realistic expectations.
Discuss your expectations, goals, risk/benefit and cost/benefit with your surgeon.
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Number of revision rhinoplasties
There is no hard and fast rule regarding the number of revision rhinoplasties. It depends on what is done at each surgery. Obviously a small trim of the alar base is different from a rib catilage graft.
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Too many rhinoplasties? Don't ask Michael Jackson
You need to visit a well established rhinoplasty specialist. There is no magic number for revision rhinoplasty, but as I have said so many times in this forum, please choose your rhinoplasty surgeon most carefully. Unfortunately, many patients spend more time picking out the color of their new car interior than they do on choosing their surgeon.
Your nasal deformity needs to be diagnosed by a specialist with experience who will then share with you the plan for revision. In the Midwest,...
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How many is too many revisions
One revision is too many for some. After a few the nose isn't pliable and fixable anymore. Every case is different. Perfection is the enemy of good.
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Revision Rhinoplasty - Each case is different
There is no definite rule, and each case is different. The number of revisions will depend on the scope of each surgery, and the condition of the nose. During the consultation process, expectations, goals, risk/benefit and cost/benefit are all factors to be discussed.
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Number of revision surgeries
There is no magic number to tell you how many surgeries are too many. I have personally seen patients who had undergone 8 rhinoplasties, and were still seeking a revision! That being said, multiple surgeries can disrupt the blood supply and lead to an increased risk of skin damage. The surgeon has to be very careful with all of these surgeries.
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There is no absolute number of rhinoplasties that's too much.
The bigger question is why you think you may need a third rhinoplasty. There is no magic number that's too many rhinoplasties. I have operated on patients that have had 4 and 5 prior rhinoplasties. The main thing is why do you think you need another surgery. Can you not breathe? Are the specific cosmetic concerns that you want addressed? Next, you need a surgeon that has experience in revision rhinoplasty and performs a complete exam. It is...
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How Many Rhinoplasty Procedures Are Too Many?
Typically the limit in the number of rhinoplasty procedures a patient can receive is the condition of the skin soft tissue covering . In patients with multiple rhinoplasty procedures, the blood supply can get disrupted and make procedures to the nose not as safe. Seek a surgeon with experience in revision rhinoplasty who can discuss the risks and benefits of the procedure for your specific case.
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