What should I do about bad nose job results?

I have had the worst rhinoplasty i could possibly had. I am a 20year old male who had a medium long attractive nose. And considered by most to be very goodlucking. Then i had made the stupidiest decision under-going rhinoplasty (for small bump) and septoplasty.  Now my nose is sooo small,no bridge and very big nostrils. I have been waitng for revision rhinoplasty 4 7months and cant wait any longer. I havnt seen any of my friends for six months,i have been hiding and travelling far from home to work. And life is really hard. Researching rhinoplasty i havnt even seen any good nose work And i am really concerned. And i am very desperate and worked hard to save up day and night

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A: First Rhinoplasty a disaster

Carlos Wolf, MD

First thing you should do is calm down. There are many talented nose surgeons around the country. You are still healing and should understand that it takes almost a full year to get the results. The next thing you should do is talk to your physician and see what he says to you. You can also get some pictures... more

A: What to do about undesired rhinoplasty result

Samir Shureih, MD

You may have had a result that you did not like, you described a minimal problem existed before surgery and did not get what you had in mind. Then you say you researched rhinoplasty and have not seen a good nose , that makes me wonder, are you looking for a perfect picture of a perfect nose. Your isolating... more

A: Wait an entire year after rhinoplasty for revision

Ricardo A. Meade, MD

You need to wait for an entire year after a rhinoplasty.  Keep your calm until then and stop focusing on the mirror (easier said than done, I know).  Research some of the big names in revision rhinoplasty in the country. Sometimes your plastic surgeons will give you some options to consider going to... more

A: Revision Rhinoplasty specialist

Jason B. Diamond, MD

Revision rhinoplasty requires a very specialised set of skills to perform well.  It is important for you to wait at least 1 year to undergo your revision rhinoplasty procedure so that your surgeon can see what the nose looks like with most or all of the swelling resolved.  Make sure your surgeon is a... more

A: Revision Rhinoplasty information

Scott W. Mosser, MD

I'm very sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the results of your initial Rhinoplasty procedure, I understand how disappointing and frustrating this can be. I recommend that you look for Plastic Surgeons who specialize in Rhinoplasty procedures. Nothing can take the place of experience. Don't be afraid to... more

A: Get several opinions from experienced plastic surgeons for a bad rhinoplasty

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Primary rhinoplasty is hard enough.  A secondary rhinoplasty is much more difficult because of scarring and alteration to the native anatomy.  It would be impossible for anyone to give you specific advice without examination.  But you should be able to get consensus from several good surgeons... more

A: You should consult a specialist in Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MD

You would be surprised how much improvement you could see with Injectable Filler treatments to your nose, especially since your nose is small. An over-resected bridge can easily be filled, and this is likely only going to make things better. You may want to proceed with Revision Rhinoplasty one day, but you... more

A: Considering revision rhinoplasty

Stella Desyatnikova, MD

If you think you had a bad rhinoplasty and you are thinking about a revision, there are several things to consider. 1. You need to let things heal first, and it takes about a year. No respectable rhinoplasty surgeon will touch your nose until about a year after your surgery. Doing it before then will severely... more

A: Look for an experienced Rhinoplasty surgeon

Lee Kleiman, MD

Experience, Experience, Experience. Ask for it. Ask about the frequency your surgeon performs such challenging surgery. Discuss his or her surgical plan. Then do the same with another or even two before making your choice of  a nasal cosmetic surgeon. Your decision is critical as the only thing worse than... more

A: Revision Rhinoplasty can be difficult

Wilfred Brown, MD

Performing revisionary procedures on the nose can be quite challenging, and you should interview several board-certified surgeons before deciding on who to go to. The difficulty is due to the presence of scar tissue, and the loss of normal tissue planes. Often, there is edema (fluid) in the tissues if the... more

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