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Is Revision Rhinoplasty 2 Months After Septoplasty Too Soon?

asked 1 year ago by bull_terrier in Fayetteville, NC
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 174 times
Tags: breathing, cartilage, safety, timing

I had a rhinoplasty June 2010. By October I was have breathing trouble due to nasal valve collapse. My PS kept telling me that it would get better but it didn't. By April 2011 I couldn't take it anymore and went to see an ENT. He said that I need a septoplasty and that he would move some cartilage to the nasal sidewall for support. It didn't work. I'm deploying in August and am desperate to fix this problem before I leave. I found a PS/ENT who said he could fix it.Is it safe to this soon?

3 answers to Is Revision Rhinoplasty 2 Months After Septoplasty Too Soon?

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Timing of revision

If your septoplasty was done internally (through the nose) then it will likely be OK to follow with a septorhinoplasty a couple of months after. As far as cause of your nasal obstruction - it appears to be more nasal valve collapse than septal deviation.
Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

seattleface.com

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Revision 2 Months after Septoplasty

It is safe to do a revision 2 months after septoplasty to improve your compromised breathing, but it is very unlikely you will get the best result having the operation before healing is complete. You still have problems after two procedures - each operation becomes more difficult because of scarring and changes in circulation. Despite your frustration, be patient so the next operation will be your last.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Why ask people who havent seen you?

Over the internet it is impossible to answer this question. The skills of the surgeon are what is important and what you have is important. We have no idea over the internet .
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.wrmd.com

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