Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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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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"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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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