These photos are of my 3-month post-first-septorhinoplasty. I have contacted several of you as I read carefully through this board. I respect my surgeon for taking on this complex surgery, but I will definitely need revision/reconstructive surgery. I turn 40 2-days before my 6-month healing period. I would like nothing more than to have a surgery done before or for my birthday. I'd love your opinions on my case and any recommendations.
Answer: The Decision To Operate Rests On the Exam-- Not Just Time
Dear Chicago friend,
I trained in Chicago and my teacher taught me the following: "No two patients are the same. Decisions regarding revision rhinoplasty must be very carefully made. You make the decision based on the examination, as well as how long since surgery. Feel the tissues. Are they still firm? Has sensation returned, or are parts still numb? Is there any soreness when you touch the various parts of the nose? Has the swelling continue to reduce or has the appearance stayed the same? How is the breathing?"
Those are the questions that go through my mind after reading your post and viewing your photos.
The nose appears to be leaning to one side and that should be corrected. The operation will not be an easy one. But, it must be " fully-ripened" before a second operation is done.
My suggestion is to consult with several very experienced rhinoplasty surgeons at the 9-month mark and ask for their evaluation. Don't be surprised if they suggest waiting longer. Just last month we saw a patient who had a very complex primary rhinoplasty by us. We saw her at the one-year mark and she looked decidedly better than at the six- and even the nine-month marks.
Your patience will be rewarded.
I am sure your surgeon has read a great piece of advice from one of the great plastic surgeons, Dr. Kazanjian: "Never do today what can be honorably put off until tomorrow." However, generally, younger surgeons forget that, more experienced and more specialized surgeons remember that.
I am from Chicago, a conservative Midwesterner. The above aphorism is correct, believe me. Hold tight.
Robert Kotler, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills, CA
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Dear Chicago friend,
I trained in Chicago and my teacher taught me the following: "No two patients are the same. Decisions regarding revision rhinoplasty must be very carefully made. You make the decision based on the examination, as well as how long since surgery. Feel the tissues. Are they still firm? Has sensation returned, or are parts still numb? Is there any soreness when you touch the various parts of the nose? Has the swelling continue to reduce or has the appearance stayed the same? How is the breathing?"
Those are the questions that go through my mind after reading your post and viewing your photos.
The nose appears to be leaning to one side and that should be corrected. The operation will not be an easy one. But, it must be " fully-ripened" before a second operation is done.
My suggestion is to consult with several very experienced rhinoplasty surgeons at the 9-month mark and ask for their evaluation. Don't be surprised if they suggest waiting longer. Just last month we saw a patient who had a very complex primary rhinoplasty by us. We saw her at the one-year mark and she looked decidedly better than at the six- and even the nine-month marks.
Your patience will be rewarded.
I am sure your surgeon has read a great piece of advice from one of the great plastic surgeons, Dr. Kazanjian: "Never do today what can be honorably put off until tomorrow." However, generally, younger surgeons forget that, more experienced and more specialized surgeons remember that.
I am from Chicago, a conservative Midwesterner. The above aphorism is correct, believe me. Hold tight.
Robert Kotler, MD, FACS
Beverly Hills, CA
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First - thanks for posting the pictures which are invaluable in any attempt to answer your question. Although you could do a revision in 6 months or less, and the outcome would likely be better than what you now have, in order to get the best long-term outcome you should wait close to 1 year.
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First - thanks for posting the pictures which are invaluable in any attempt to answer your question. Although you could do a revision in 6 months or less, and the outcome would likely be better than what you now have, in order to get the best long-term outcome you should wait close to 1 year.
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February 20, 2011
Answer: Wait a year before rhinoplasty revision.
You should wait a year before rhinoplasty revision. Not sure if you are planning to return to your original surgeon, there are great plastic surgeons in the Chicago area that can help you.
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Answer: Wait a year before rhinoplasty revision.
You should wait a year before rhinoplasty revision. Not sure if you are planning to return to your original surgeon, there are great plastic surgeons in the Chicago area that can help you.
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October 1, 2010
Answer: Wait 1 year before revision rhinoplasty
It is very important to wait at least a year prior to embarking on revision rhinoplasty surgery. Full healing continues to take place upwards of a year. There is scar tissue and fluid retention present in the subdermal portion of the skin, more so in thick, oily, olive complexion than in fair skin.
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Answer: Wait 1 year before revision rhinoplasty
It is very important to wait at least a year prior to embarking on revision rhinoplasty surgery. Full healing continues to take place upwards of a year. There is scar tissue and fluid retention present in the subdermal portion of the skin, more so in thick, oily, olive complexion than in fair skin.
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March 13, 2021
Answer: You may consider revision rhinoplasty surgery 6 months after your original operation.
I read your concern and reviewed your 3-month post-op photos.
6 months is the earliest I would suggest revision surgery. I agree with your assessment regarding the necessity of further surgery and reconstruction.
Please choose your revision rhinoplasty surgeon carefully. Check many photos. You should get a copy of your operative report to see if any septal work was performed. If you had a septoplasty, you may need rib-cartilage for an aesthetically pleasing reconstruction.
All the best from NJ.
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Answer: You may consider revision rhinoplasty surgery 6 months after your original operation.
I read your concern and reviewed your 3-month post-op photos.
6 months is the earliest I would suggest revision surgery. I agree with your assessment regarding the necessity of further surgery and reconstruction.
Please choose your revision rhinoplasty surgeon carefully. Check many photos. You should get a copy of your operative report to see if any septal work was performed. If you had a septoplasty, you may need rib-cartilage for an aesthetically pleasing reconstruction.
All the best from NJ.
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