I had my nose surgery 50 years ago. It was a bad job. Am I too old to have revision rhinoplasty? How much would it cost? (Photo)

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My bridge is flat and the tip is wide . I think he took too much off. He didn't cast it . Used a devise to tighten every day. It was awful I was only 17.

Philip S. Schoenfeld, MD, FACS · Answer

I have patients of all ages present for rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty surgery.  As long as you are in good health, and your photos indicate that you are, you are absolutely a candidate for revision rhinoplasty surgery.  I have found that most individuals who have waited a period of time since their first surgery and had their original rhinoplasty years ago are generally pleased with their post revision rhinoplasty results.  I am often told how much less invasive it seemed than their first surgery and their fear from their first rhinoplasty kept them from having more surgery.  Cost is generally based on the complexity of the case, the time, anesthesia,  and the cost of facility fees.  All of that considered, the cost should run around $9,000.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

The cost of a revision rhinoplasty is dependent on:1)  Location2)  Complexity of the procedureThe cost for a revision rhinoplasty is compose of 3 separate charges:1)  Surgeons Fee2)  Anesthesia Fee3)  Facility FeeRevision rhinoplasty typically cost more than primary rhinoplasty secondary to the increase complexity of the procedure.  It can range from 8500-15000.I hope this helps.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Age is not the factor in suitability for surgery. Your general health is .If you are healthy, surgery can be done

William Portuese, MD · Answer

As long as you're in good health, is never too late for a rhinoplasty or revision rhinoplasty procedure. To narrow the wide nose requires osteotomies placed in the nasal bones. A tip rhinoplasty may be required to narrow the nasal tip. Any other irregularities along the bridge can be adjusted as well. For many examples, please see the video and the link below

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

Hi, that's a reasonable question.  Based upon the attached photos, it appears that your nose had an over resection of the nasal bones making the cartilage (lower) portion of the nasal bridge more prominent.  Examination would reveal the presence of an open roof deformity and the height of the remaining nasal bone segments.  If these are too short, to be brought together in the midline, a nasal dorsal graft would be required to raise that section of the nasal bridge.  The tip could also be refined during the Rhinoplasty.  The cost would be based upon what needed to be done during the Rhinoplasty and would be quoted after the consultation.  Hope this helps.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

I admire your patience, waiting 50 years to revise an undesirable rhinoplasty result. As long as your health is good there is no reason to not have this operation Over the past 35 years I've done rhinoplasties on patients a lot older than you. Cost will be determined at the time of examination but will be $8,000-10,000.

I had my nose surgery 50 years ago. It was a bad job. Am I too old to have revision rhinoplasty? How much would it cost? (Photo)

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