Is a minor revision worth it/necessary? (Photo)

May 19, 2023
Asked By:anniestudyhall in Saint Louis, MO

I am just over 1-year post op from my first Rhinoplasty and am very happy, and I did understand that I had some nostril asymmetry prior to surgery. Still, I did not expect it to be this significant from head-on after surgery. My surgeon says we can do a minor adjustment to improve the symmetry slightly, and I'm trying to weigh the risks of going under the knife again, no matter how "minor" it is. Is there a risk of it being worse? Would love another opinion.

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October 24, 2023

Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty

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Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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October 24, 2023

Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty

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Jacob Tower, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
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November 19, 2024

Answer: Is a minor revision worth it?

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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November 19, 2024

Answer: Is a minor revision worth it?

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 16, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSCCertified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 16, 2024

Answer: Rhinoplasty

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSCCertified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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February 14, 2024

Answer: You are very happy with your nasal appearance, it may not be worth undergoing a revision rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 14, 2024

Answer: You are very happy with your nasal appearance, it may not be worth undergoing a revision rhinoplasty.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 5, 2023

Answer: Revision is not necessary if you're okay with current result.

Man Koon Suh, MDPlastic Surgeon
October 5, 2023

Answer: Revision is not necessary if you're okay with current result.

Man Koon Suh, MDPlastic Surgeon

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