How long should I wait before moving forward with a revision rhinoplasty / cartilage graft removal?

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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?

Anish Abrol, MD · Answer

Great question. I typically tell my patients that if any revision surgery is needed, it is ideal to wait until 1 year after their initial surgery. I like to wait this long to allow for the swelling to completely settle down and allow the healing process to mature. Reasons to have a revision earlier are if there are severe breathing issues, such as the grafts causing significant obstruction. Other potential options include graft exposure or infections requiring graft removal. Depending on the reason for revision surgery, my recommendation is to wait until 1 year postop.

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