What should I do about bad nose job results?

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... more

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... more

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... more

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... 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

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

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... 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

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

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... more