What should I do about bad nose job results?

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

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

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... more

When you are referring to a bad nose job, it is important to consider several possible areas. Is the result temporary? Often times continued improvement can be expected over the next year or so. Secondly, is it a bad outcome based on too much tissue being removed? That is the hardest to fix since, other... more

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... more

Before and After photographs of your nose are essential to determine what needs to be done. When you say "Bad Nose Job" it is important to define what you mean; some patients define "bad" as minor asymmetry or swelling after surgery, and this can improve with time... more