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Second Rhino/Septo in Nine Months?

Hey Guys, So I had rhino/septo performed last February (about nine months ago) by a ent surgeon. I'm scheduled to have another rhino/septo performed on Oct.12. Here's the thing, I didn't tell my new surgeon (plastics) about my previous surgery done by the ent surgeon. I'm afraid he will see the incision marks from the prior surgery and be unable to perform it. I'm flying home to do this surgery (I'm currently in school). What would be your best advice?

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Revision rhinoplasty

In general, it is best to wait a year before any revision work is performed. If there was no tip work, you may be able to do it sooner, but it really depends on your individual circumstances. Please note that it is extremely important you disclose any information about prior surgeries to your current surgeon. If you do not tell him or her ahead of time, this is not a good idea for the following reasons: 1) They will be underprepared for the nature of the work they are going to perform.... more

Revision septorhinoplasty during first year

I would tell your surgeon who is performing the second surgery. Also, if you had seen your new surgeon in consultation and he evaluated your nose, I would be concerned that they did not notice you had had previous surgery. He should have been able to tell that you had previous incisions when he saw you in consultation and also it is best to not undergo a revision rhinoplasty sooner than one year from a previous septorhinoplasty. You may be setting yourself up for potential problems. It... more

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Be Honest with your Surgeon!!

I can understand some hesitation to tell your surgeon you had already undergone a procedure, however, it is absolutely, 100%, ESSENTIAL that you are as honest and forthright as possible about your medical and surgical history to anyone operating on you. Withholding that information does both your surgeon, and most importantly, YOU a disservice. Would you withhold information about a new medication that dramatically affects healing to your surgeon? Medication that could increase your risk of... more

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