The surgeon, who refuses to perform the revision, and a surgeon, who wants to perform the revision, perform the non-cosmetic surgery usually together. I accept that a surgeon can refuse to perform a revision. I know that plastic surgeons can be reluctant to revise another surgeon’s work. I had unsuccessful revisions with the surgeon of the first surgery. The surgeon, who refused to perform the revision, referred me to other surgeons. My health isn’t at risk with performing another revision.
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Hi there, thanks for your question and photos. Post rhinoplasty healing typically leads to a reduction of overall size of the nose, so some shrinkage is to be expected with resolution of swelling. If the amount is more than you want, then it is reasonable to discuss with your primary surgeon c...
Dear MK1017, The problem began when the surgeon decided to do a tip-plasty graft to correct the droopy downturned nose. I personally would have taken a different approach. With that said, I would speak with your surgeon regarding your current concerns or have some secondary opinions from some r...
Revision rhinoplasty is complicated and demands exceptional skill on behalf of the surgeon and great communication with the patient about realistic goals and expectations.I would wait at least 1 year before another rhinoplasty. You may be running out of your own tissues to use for structural...