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Bad Nose Job
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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Let your nose evolve before seeking an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon
Sometimes bad nose jobs resolve themselves.The most important thing is to wait for at least one year. All noses evolve and continue to shape themselves, even beyond a year. I have seen noses change even 5 years out. Once that task is complete, then ask yourself what you truly do not like about your nose as far as the way it looks and how well you breathe. Do you breathe worse or better than before your nose surgery? Are you now a mouth-breather, when you were always a nose-breather? With...
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"Doc, you didn't operate on Michael Jackson, did you?"
Rhinoplasty is considered to be the most difficult of all cosmetic surgical procedures. Even the best surgeons have revision rates of 3-5%. Bad nose job results are usually due to many factors, the most important of which is choosing your surgeon carefully. I am continually amazed that many patients are more careful, and spend more time picking out the color and model of their new car than they are in selecting the surgeon who will operate on their nose.
As we know, the nose is smack dab...
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Talk to your doctor about your bad nose job...
Talk to your doctor about your bad nose job concerns
Rhinoplasty is generally acknowledged as one of the most difficult of all facial plastic surgery procedures. The reasons for this are multiple, and include the complexity of the three-dimensional structure of the nose, nasal physiology, in addition to the required technical skills and an aesthetic eye. Final results in rhinoplasty really should not be judged until one year has passed; in some cases, things may continue to change even...
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Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Further treatment for bad nose jobs It's important...
Further treatment for bad nose jobs
It’s important to recognize that full healing and shaping of the nose can take over a year. At that time, if someone is unhappy with the result they can consider a revision rhinoplasty.
Revision rhinoplasty is typically much more complicated than a primary rhinoplasty, and it’s very important to select an experienced surgeon who performs a great deal of rhinoplasty procedures.
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It depends on when your Rhinoplasty was done
A bad nose job really depends on how long ago it was done. Right after surgery, your nose usually doesn't look very good. The swelling and the bruising usually distorts the area so that it really won't look like it should for weeks to months. This especially occurs in the tip area. Sometimes, after your rhinoplasty, results that are not going to turn out as promising can be determined. Usually they are very obvious things like a deviated nose still appearing deviated after the procedure. ...
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Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How to talk to your Dr. about a bad nose job...
We all hate to hear about the large number of bad nose jobs out there. It is a very common reason plastic surgeons get sued.
I think that part of a good nose job entails educating patients about the possible consequences of surgery. Despite good surgery, some noses go bad! However, some patients get bad surgery.
I tell patients to wait a year at least after surgery to let healing complete. A re-analysis of the nose from the outside and inside is necessary after that point to figure out...
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What to do about a bad nose job
In plastic surgery, just as any other medical procedures, there is a potential for less than an ideal outcome. When it comes to cosmetic procedures, patients experience a higher degree of anxiety associated poor outcomes.
It's important to know that the early outcome of rhinoplasty surgery, does not necessarily equate to late results. Swelling and minor asymmetries typically improve after one year. Most surgeons therefore, recommend waiting for one year before considering revision surgery...
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New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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If the patient believes they have had a bad nose job,...
If the patient believes they have had a bad nose job, full healing must occur prior to embarking on any revision rhinoplasty surgery. Look for a surgeon who has done thousands of rhinoplasties and specializes in both rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. Consider a surgeon whose original background is ear, nose, and throat to make sure that there are no further breathing problems as well.
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A Revision Can Help!
Very sorry to hear of your bad result from Rhinoplasty.
A revision surgery can help. Find a surgeon known for excellent nasal work, possibly a surgeon known for rhinoplasty revision.
Don't lose hope.
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Dealing With A Poor Rhinoplasty Outcome
Firstly, I sympathize with your situation and am sorry that you have to go through this experience. However, I think there is one part of your inquiry that really stands out in my mind. You give the impression that you have researched the topic of rhinoplasty and have not seen 'any good nose work' along the way. Unless you only researched a limited geographic area, I would seriously question how realistic you are about achieving a reasonable outcome.
Although rhinoplasty and...
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Bad Rhinoplasty Result
First of all, I'm sorry you had an unfortunate experience with your primary rhinoplasty. If your result is as bad as you describe, wait at least one year after the original operation. There are many excellent surgeons available. Select a physician with extensive experience in revision rhinoplasty. Take your time, get several consultations, and ask to see results in patients with similar problems.
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Wait an entire year after rhinoplasty for revision
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.
Best wishes,
DoctorMeade
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Considering revision rhinoplasty
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 compromise your chances of having a good outcome.
2. It is not your fault. Unfortunately, there are too many surgeons out there who do rhinoplasty, and who should not be doing it. It is...
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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Correcting a bad outcome after rhinoplasty
Revision rhinoplasty is a specialty in and of itself. Some subtle irregularities can quite easily be corrected but in general, this is surgical procedure that requires careful planning, extensive experience and artistic skill. I recommend interviewing 3 surgeons that specialize in rhinoplasty surgery.
Ask them specifically how many rhinoplasties they performed during their residency and/or fellowship training. How many have they performed in the last month and how many revision they have...
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San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty
Perhaps no other plastic surgery procedure is more difficult than rhinoplasty. Essentially, the underlying cartilage and bone is sculpted and sutured to create the framework for a more aesthetic appearance.
Unsatisfactory results after rhinoplasty can be due to several causes, some avoidable and others more difficult to predict due to patient healing. To me there are a few keys to achieving consistent success.
1. Good communication between patient and surgeon so that the goals of surgery...
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Bad rhinoplasty outcome?
There are many reasons why a rhinoplasty may fall short of your expectations. Poor surgery, poor healing, inappropriate expectations due to inadequate preoperative counselling (to name just a few) can all lead to a less than spectacular result in the eyes of the patient. It has been estimated that 8-10% of rhinoplasty patients are so unhappy with their result that they end up having a revision rhinoplasty- so you are not alone!
The first thing to do is discuss your concerns with your...
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Baltimore Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Evaluation by qualified rhinoplasty plastic surgeon necessary
A 'bad nose job' can be very subjective. A bad nose job can present itself with a undesired cosmetic appearance or an undesired breathing problem. Realize that the nose will go through a lengthy 'healing' period following rhinoplasty. This can be anywhere from 1 to 2 years. Do not rush into a rhinoplasty revision; however, it is not unreasonable to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon or another if you have significant concerns or anxiety. Avoid undergoing further surgery for at...
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Consider traveling for a revision rhinoplasty
Revision rhinoplasty can be a very challenging procedure for the surgeon and patient. I therefore recommend selecting a surgeon that has experience with revision rhinoplasty. It is not uncommon for patients to travel to other cities for consultation with other surgeons. I recommend that patients do their homework and consult with experienced surgeons and select one with which they feel comfortable. The surgeon should perform a high volume of revision rhinoplasties.
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Suggestions regarding revision rhinoplasty surgery.
Rhinoplasty surgery is complex and does require at least a year to fully heal. If your nose clearly has problems that are going to require secondary surgery you should see a number of experienced rhinoplasty surgeons in consultation. It is difficult waiting for a revision operation but you should have comfort knowing that in the majority of situations revision surgery can help you achieve your goals. You should speak to your own surgeon and see...
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Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Worst nose job ever
Revision rhinoplasty is by far the most difficult operation performed by plastic surgeons (facial plastics included of course). if you think your first decision was "bad" based on the result, tread very carefully now because the ice only gets thinner from here on out. Your desire to "fix" the problem is understandable but slow down and research part II very carefully. Read Dr. Rohrich's comments carefully. he speaks of what he knows. good luck
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Generally wait 1 year before revision rhinoplasty.
Generally, patients must wait about 18 months to see the "end result" of their rhinoplasty. Most surgeons therefore wait 12-18 months prior to any revision. This also allows time for the nasal bones to heal and stabilize. However, in select cases it may be appropriate to perform revisions as early as six months, when it is clear that a deformity will not resolve over time. In all cases, a thorough analysis of the nose and detailed surgical plan is essential to optimize your chances...
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Repairing bad rhinoplasty result
I know that it can be distressing when a patient isn't happy with how their nasal surgery has turned out. Especially in a case like yours where a relatively small change was trying to be made.
It is a bit early to undergo revision rhinoplasty surgery but certainly you could start the process of consulting with revision rhinoplasty surgeons to see what can be done. We usually wait until about 1 year after the original surgery to allow for the swelling to improve and scar tissue to...
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Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Revision rhinoplasty
Sorry for your problems, but you rally do have tto wait about one year to see what the final result will look like., You can certainly go for a consult at thispoint to get an idea fo what could possible be done.
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Revision rhinoplasty
Although most surgeons will tell you to wait a year for a revision, on cases where a lot of tissue has been removed and it is certain that regardless of swelling, the nose is not proportionate, a revision rhinoplasty can be performed.
You should be able to find an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon to evaluate you and come up with a treatment plan sooner than your one year anniversary.
Dr Siegel
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Unhappy with rhinoplasty
I am very sorry that you are unhappy with your rhinoplasty result. The good news is that there are some great revision rhinoplasty surgeons out there. I spend a lot of time with patients who come to my office seeking revision surgery, as it is much more complex than a primary surgery. My advice to you is to seek out a surgeon who is experienced in this type of surgery. While I still would wait a little longer before proceeding with surgery, it would be good to get the ball rolling. Try...
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