The general consensus among rhinoplasty specialists is that a patient wait for 12 months before proceeding with any revision. The reason for this is that it can take 12 months (or longer) for the majority of the post-operative swelling to subside and for scar tissue to mature. However, this... more
Will it be safe to do corrective rhinoplasty 11 months after the first operation?
In January 2008, I had a rhinoplasty operation. I paid my $1500 deductible and paid an extra $3000 for the cosmetic part. Since I paid my deductible for the year of $1500 , everything I do is basically free for the year.
I had a deviated septum corrected plus a bit of a nose size reduction. My nose looks a lot nicer but I am still not totally satisfied. My septum is now straight but the only problem is that I still can't breath normally from both nose holes at the same time. I decided I wanted my doctor to do a revision to fix it a bit cosmetically since my nose tip still hangs a bit and I still have a bit of a bump on my nose, so I would like for him to bring it down a bit from the top bone, and bring my nose tip up a bit .
He has agreed to do the cosmetic revision at no additional cost and at the same time fix my breathing so I can breath smoothly from both holes at the same time. I have a lot of confidence in my surgeon. I just want him to do minor changes to my nose cosmetically and fix the breathing. Now, since I have already paid my deductible of $1500 for the year 2008 , if I do the surgery in December 2008, I won't have to pay the $1500 deductible, it will be free and it will be 11 months after my original first surgery took place. If I do the revision exactly 12 months later then the surgery will take place in January 2009, then I will need to pay the new $1500 deductible for the new year.
My surgeon recommended I wait 12 months. I asked him if I can do the surgery in December 2008 which is 11 months after my first surgery, but he said he does not recommend it and I should wait until January 2009 which will be 12 months later after my first surgery took place.
Should I wait 11 months or wait 12 months? Will it be safe to do the surgery 11 months later or will I be asking for trouble?
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8 answers to “Will it be safe to do corrective...”A: Gently ask again
The traditional textbook answer is 12 months. However, the amount of further healing from 11 to 12 months time will be negligible overall. There are no contraindications to performing a revision in that time frame as long as you have an open and honest discussion with your surgeon about the goals and... more
A: Do it at 11 months
While surgeons say 6-12 months for a revision, I see no problem at 11 versus 12 months. If the doctor still wants to wait until January, tell him "OK-you pay my deductible". I'm sure he'll see the light!
A: 11 months is fine
Greetings Eric, There is probably not much difference in 11 versus 12 months for a rhinoplasty revision. I would definitely suggest speaking with your surgeon about your financial concerns. Good luck
A: Timing of revision nasal surgery
There is no significant difference between 11 and 12 months in my opinion. The surgery is safe at this point and there is enough reduction in swelling to know what needs fixing. If your problem is alternating nasal obstruction, then you might need a turbinate procedure. The turbinates naturally swell every... more
A: Yes, go ahead with your revision rhinoplasty
From a surgical stand point, it's fine to go ahead and do your revision at 11 months. Not much will change in the next month or so...good luck. more
A: Revision Rhinoplasty
Hi Eric, You should discuss your financial and insurance concerns with your surgeon. It is perfectly fine to have a revision surgery at 11 months. It is safe to do at this point. Good luck. Dr. P
A: With rhinoplasty, one month makes little difference
I don't believe that one month would make any difference. I do minor revisions at 6 months to a year after the initial surgey. Good luck!
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13 Nov 2008
I got rhinoplasty and am not happy does the doctor generally ix it for free?