Can I get a revision 8-10 months post op?

Question

My surgeon's assitant told me that sometimes he performs revisions after 8-10 months depending on the conditions of the patient. I have thin skin and my surgeon said that after 6 months my inflammation process should be pretty much over. They also thought that my healing/scarring process has been fast. Is this true? And also, is it wise or is always better to wait 12 months?

Oakley Smith, MD, FRCSC · Answer

In general it is ideal to wait at least 12 months before any revision surgery to allow full healing to occur. There may be a few exceptions to this, and this would be best determined by your rhinoplasty surgeon and your particular case.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

This is largely dependent upon what was done to your nose at your first surgery, and how much swelling remains in your nose now. We have offered revision rhinoplasty as early as 6 months postoperative when there has been little to no remaining swelling. Hope this helps you. Dr Joseph

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