Reasons why it’s better or worse to wait for revision?

The concept of waiting a full year has to do with waiting for all of the swelling from your first surgery to dissipate. Sometimes this happens between 6 to 12 months, and sometimes it takes a little longer than a year. An examination would be necessary to determine the feasibility of revision rhinoplasty in your particular situation. There is no definite time. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Without a doubt, it is critical to wait a minimum of 12 months to permit full healing and complete resolution of swelling. Anyone who says 8-10 months does NOT do enough rhinoplasty surgery to appreciate the importance of permitting full healing prior to attempting revisionary surgery.

it's always better to wait. the waiting doesn't have to do so much with looking for any additional changes as it is that it's safer/healthier for your nose and your body.

Hello and thank you for your question. The timing for a revision can vary based on your individual anatomy. In some patients I recommend waiting more than one year and in other patients it may be safe to do as soon as eight months. It really depends on your individual anatomy. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon