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Okay to Have Third Surgery After Septorhinoplasty and Rhinoplasty?

asked 2 years ago by prayingmantis90 in b202ps
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
Question viewed 424 times
Tags: nose, droopy, hump, tip

I had a Septorhinoplasty to correct a broken nose. The surgeon should have made my nose thinner, but I think it looks the same and it's been over a year. I had a Rhinoplasty after a year following that to remove the hump and refine the tip. It's been nearly 12 weeks. Now, my columella is droopy, the tip is drooping down (making it look long), the nose looks wider, and the tip looks huge. And he's left me with a scar that is very, very visible. Is it ok to want to have a third operation?

5 answers to Okay to Have Third Surgery After Septorhinoplasty and Rhinoplasty?

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Third nasal surgery okay, but see a revision rhinoplasty specialist.

It is acceptable to have a third operation on your nose to address all of the complications you are currently having. However, it is important to wait at least a year before embarking on another revision rhinoplasty surgery. At this point, search for a surgeon who is well versed in performing rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgeries.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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See a revision rhinoplasty specialist.

You will have to wait 6-12 months before having a revision. It is too early to make any judgement about your nose because of the swelling. 
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Tertiary Rhinoplasty

If you start seeing your tip droop and the columella hang, chances are that these issues will not resolve with time. Rather, it may even get a little worse. But further revision surgery should be delayed for a minimum of 10 to 12 month after the last nose procedure. You may start discussing the possibility but most experienced rhinoplasty surgeons will advise you to patience.
Frank P. Fechner, MD

Worcester Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Perhaps

Hi, I have seen patients who have had 5, 6 or even 7 previous inadequate or over aggressive Rhinoplasties. Wanting a revision in such cases is reasonable to fix the problems. I have also seen patients who have had 5-7 previous surgeries with very nice results but continue to seek the holy grail of "perfection" and that is a dangerous road to travel!
Shervin Naderi, MD

Washington DC Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.VirginiaRhinoplasty.com

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