Is the earliest a revision rhinoplasty can be performed at 6 months PO or 1 year PO? I see conflicting opinions. What reasons justify having a revision earlier (ie. at 6 months)? Is it reserved for urgent cases like where someone has an infections? Would I have to wait a full year PO to get cartilage grafts removed?
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Thank you for your question and for providing photos. It is possible for a revision rhinoplasty procedure to create a straighter, less prominent appearance. This may involve grafts to provide adequate support and achieve the desired result. Being that each subsequent nose surgery becomes more...
It is almost impossible to achieve nostril symmetry. Any attempts can lead to taking too much off one side and then going back to take some more from the other side. As this goes on permanent scarring with poor healing can lead to worst asymmetry than before the surgery was done.
Also, it is...
Thank you for your question and photo. Though much of the swelling is reduced within four months, your nose will be in a phase of recovery for at least one year following your rhinoplasty procedure. It is generally suggested to wait until this entire recovery process is complete to evaluate the...
