Is revision rhinoplasty necessary after nose got hit?

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6 answers to “Is revision rhinoplasty necessary...”

A: Only if it is obviously crooked from injury

By William Portuese, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Since it has only been 11 days after the surgery, it is probably not a good idea to have an additional revision rhinoplasty unless the nose is very crooked. If it is obviously crooked from the injury, it probably should be reset.

A: It's too soon to consider a second Rhinoplasty.

By Eric M. Joseph, MD - West Orange Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dear SweetJane, I see the slight indent on the right side, but your nose is so swollen, it's impossible to predict what will happen with or without a secondary procedure. I'd relax, take a deep breath, and wait for the rest of the swelling to settle down. Trying to accomplish anything in the OR right now... more

A: Rhinopasty probably not needed

By John Diaz, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

As long as there are no obvious deformities, it is highly unlikely that you will need any revision. It is always a good idea to follow up with your surgeon to make sure.

A: Not necessarily.

By Toby G. Mayer, MD - Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

See your surgeon and have him evaluate whether there has been movement of the nasal bones or septum with the trauma. He can advise whether you will need any more surgery.

A: Rhinoplasty; Hit in the Nose Eleven Days After Surgery

By Michael A. Persky, MD - Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi Sweet Jane, Follow up with your rhinoplasty surgeon and let him/her know about your accident. If your nose looks straight, most likely nothing will need to be done. We like to have our patients tape their splint onto their nose at night and when home alone for the first few weeks... more

A: Damaging your nose after rhinplasty

By Michael A. Bogdan, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Dear Sweetjane, Ouch! I'm sorry that you hit your nose. Certainly it would be easier to damage your nose this soon after rhinoplasty (less force would be needed to displace the bones). On the flip side - your nose is going to be much more tender 2 weeks after surgery, so that it might hurt... more