Revision Rhinoplasty: Q&A
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When Can I Have a Revision Rhinoplasty? Should I Go Back to the Same Surgeon, or Find a Better One? (photo)
I had a rhinoplasty, but my results were disappointing. My plan was to remove the hump, narrow the bridge/base, and refine the tip. I feel like the surgeon did a sloppy job on my nose: my nostrils are weird, the hump is still there on one side and kind of crooked. I know my nose wasn't that symmetrical to begin with, but this upsetting. Do you think I should trust him to fix it? I spoke to another surgeon and he said I can have a revision in 3 months, but is that too soon? How would you fix it?
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kimchiyummy
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When to have revision rhinoplasty
It is very important to wait one year before entertaining a revision rhinoplasty. Full healing must be complete, so it is best not to perform a revision rhinoplasty at 3 months after the procedure.
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Should I return to my original surgeon for a revision?
Sorry to hear you are not satisfied with your result following surgery. Your nose will change over time as you heal. How long ago did you have your surgery? It can take up to a full year before your final result is visible. There are a few things which can influence your swelling:
1) Whether the procedure was primary or revision
2) Thickness of your skin
3) Whether or not there was tip work performed
I would not recommend having a revision after 3 months. Normally, you should...
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Charlotte Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Waiting one year for rhinoplasty revision
The nose will change after rhinoplasty. Although some cases such as yours will need to be addressed within the coming one year, it is always more prudent to wait the full course of one year before proceeding.
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When to have revisions rhinoplasty
I advise my patients that there may be asymmetries due to swelling for as long as 12 months following rhinoplasty. It sounds like your surgery was quite recent so I would recommend patience as some of the issues you see may improve with time. I would express your concerns to your surgeon, if you do not feel confident with them I would then seek an opinion with a surgeon experienced in revision rhinoplasty.
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Revision Rhinoplasty surgery
Dear who.nose.asia,
It sounds like it is still early and you have some healing to do
I would wait at least 6 months if this is your first rhinoplasty before doing anything because the nose will continue to change until then
Once the nose stops changing, you can address any residual problems with a surgery
As far as who you should go with...your original surgeon is probably going to be a lot less expensive
In the end you should go to someone who you are...
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Revision rhinoplasty
Usually patients are encouraged to wait a full 12 months before revision, in order to get a complete interpretation of the end result. However I have reoperated on some of my own noses at 6 mos post op if I know I won't be happy at 12 months, or if things are clearly worth revision. From the looks of your pictures, you probably would want to wait, because the tip has yet to show the full potential of the surgery. The bridge does have one side higher than the other, but that...
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Surgeon for Revision Rhinoplasty
If you do not have confidence in your surgeon get opinions from rhinoplasty experts who specialize in revision procedures. We advise patients to wait one year after the original operation to have a revision.
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Revision Rhinoplasty timing
A revision rhinoplasty can be performed as soon as 3 months for minor bumps on the nose after surgery but for anything more I recommend patients wait a full year to allow the scar tissue to mature and allow the swelling to improve. If your breathing is involved, sometimes you can 'encourage' the surgeon to intervene at 8-9 months but one has to understand that the scar tissue and swelling is still present and may interfere with the final result. The best thing to do is to...
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