What's the Usual Percentage of Revisions That a Rhinoplasty Surgeon Has to Do?

Although you have reicieved varying quotes, I will provide you with a reference and presentation that states that the literature gives ranges from 7-18% and an ideal range has been cited as between 5 to 10%.

I am passionate about both Rhinoplasty Surgery and Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty. My fellowship preceptor was the first to teach me how to correct irregularities from rhinoplasty using liquid injectable silicone. This is a versatile, off-label filler that may improve the appearance of your nose and lead to a permanent improvement. If a surgeon has no experience in this regard, then his revision rate will be relatively high.

I treat so many patients non-surgically that have undergone 4 or 5 nose jobs. There may be persistent irregularities that respond incredibly well to treatments with Silikon-1000 utilizing topical anesthetic. 

My personal revision rhinoplasty rate is between 1-2%. I use Silikon-1000 in my own nose jobs (10% of my own cases) to convert a good result into a great result. This is done at no additional charge, and there is no downtime associated with these office procedures. I am very particular about the appearance and satisfaction of my patients after rhinoplasty surgery. 

If any of my colleagues wish to learn more about my experience with Silikon-1000, I am giving an instructional course in Boston at the upcoming Fall Meeting of The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). The course is titled "Off-Label Applications of Liquid Injectable Silicone (LIS)", and I will be presenting on 9/24/2010 at 4pm. Common conditions treated include: volume replacement, wrinkle reduction, lip enhancement, acne scarring, and correction of many nasal irregularities (“Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty”). I will also be describing the serial puncture, microdroplet technique that is essential for achieving desired results.

I hope this is helpful for you.

It should be less than 5% and these should be quite minor touch ups. Since about 40% of my practice is revision surgery from "elsewhere" this group is closer to 5% while my primary rhinoplasty is 1-2%. It also depends how how perfectionistic the surgeon is. I'm more perfectionistic than most of my patients.