Revision Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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When Is The Soonest To Get Revision Rhinoplasty?
The moment my cast was removed I stared into the mirror and hated what I saw. My nose looked too flat and big on my face, far from what it looked like before. Prior to my surgery, my nose had a huge bump and was thinner. He removed excessively off the bridge and my bridge now looks fat and my tip looks huge. I really need a revision because im so depressed. Before the surgery I used to be a happy, straight A student, but now I feel like im going down hill :/
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yama
in Los Angeles, CA
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Timing of Revision Rhinoplasty
In general, we advise waiting 6-12 months before having revision surgery. Having said that, it is not too early to consult with a revision specialist who can follow your progress and help you to determine when surgical intervention is appropriate.
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How soon for a revision rhinoplasty?
I'm sorry you are having so much trouble. I would recommend that you wait at least a year so that you have complete healing and an accurate judgement about the amount of correction can be made. Also consider having a consult with computer imaging so that you and your surgeon can be sure to be on the same page about how much to change your nose.
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Soonest for a Revision Rhinoplasty?
Revision Rhinoplasty should not be performed for at least 6 months after your prioir Rhinoplasty. This allows adequate time for the blood supply to re-establish to the nasal tissues.
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Revision Rhinoplasty should be reserved as a last resort.
I read your description and reviewed your photos. It's not clear when you had your primary rhinoplasty surgery:
Your profile photo looks markedly improved. You have a gentle curve on your nasal bridge, and your tip has been rotated: your facial profile looks better after your rhinoplasty.
I did not see a frontal view before your surgery. Your post-op frontal view looks acceptable. I agree that your bridge may be a bit wide. If narrowing your bridge on your frontal view...
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Revision Rhinoplasty
Like most surgical procedures, it takes at least a year for the nose to completely heal after a rhinoplasty. During the first year the edema (swelling) slowly resolves, any external scars go from being pink to the normal skin color, and many firm areas will soften. Unfortunately, about 10% of rhinoplasty patients will be dissatisfied with their results even after a year. This mostly has to do with the prominence of the nose, and the inability of the patient to...
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