Recovery after a revision rhinoplasty always takes longer, especially when grafts are necessary. The variations in skin color are part of the healing process. Do not massage the nasal skin trying to reduce the swelling; this will only make things worse. You will probably see improvement and refinement over the... more
Does Revision Rhinoplasty take longer to heal?
I had Revision Rhinoplasty 12 weeks ago. At least 3 times a week, my nose from the bridge to the tip turns red and then the color disappears a couple hours later. My surgeon took cartilage from the bridge to build up the tip, where it had formed a dent. It is still very swollen and the bridge still hurts at times. Does revision take longer to heal? Thank you.
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A: Healing after Rhinoplasty revision
Dear Kate Revision rhinoplasty takes longer to heal than primary rhinoplasty. There are several reasons for this including the amount of scar tissue built up from the first rhinoplasty, the probability that the surgery was done open which takes longer for the swelling to go down, and possibly more extensive... more
A: Recovery After Revision Rhinoplasty Can Take Longer
Recovery after a revision rhinoplasty can take longer than the after the first surgery. Generally, the nose will be more swollen and the swelling will persist longer. It is not uncommon for patients to have slight discoloration of their skin after a secondary (revision) surgery because the skin has been... more
A: Revisions take a lot longer to heal
One of the most difficult things when counseling revision rhinoplasty patients is setting appropriate expectations. I especially emphasize with my patients that revisions will take a much longer time to settle, contract, and take on the final nasal appearance. While we commonly cite a one-year time-frame for... more
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