Can Noses Revert Back to Old Shape After Rhinoplasty?

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I have had 2 rhinoplasties in 2 years. The second was a revision. After the first operation to remove hump and reduce width failed as scar tissue built up causing nose the be even wider than it was origionally and the bump to reform giving a beak like shape. It has been 4 months since revision and my nose bump seems to be trying to return as I have to keep rubbing it down to try and straighten it. Is this possible if so is it surgeons fault?

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

This does not normally occur. I would seek a second opinion from an experienced revision rhinoplasty specialist.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

IT is truly difficult to assess what is going on. Nothing truly builds up after surgery. You may need a CT scan to evaluate the structures and ensure that you do not have a cyst or some other cause of the bump.

Julian De Silva, MD · Answer

By its very nature, a rhinoplasty is designed to permanently alter the lookand/or shape of the nose. Thus, it is unlikely that the nose would revert back to its previous condition after a nose job. If you are concerned about how your recovered nose looks since your surgery, I would recommend that you schedule a follow-up visit with the surgeon who performed your nose job to discuss this matter in person and to go over any doubts you are experiencing.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

Certainly, some recurrence can occur, ane even new problems may develop.  I would recommend that you continue your massage per doctor, and be patient.  A beak deformity now may be another problem.  It might be time to seek a second opinion.

	 

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Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

I would like to review your pictures and obtain more information about the surgery . It is possible to revise the nose to some degree.

Can Noses Revert Back to Old Shape After Rhinoplasty?

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Can Noses Revert Back to Old Shape After Rhinoplasty?

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Answer: Rhinoplasty revision, and recurrence of deformity.

Answer: Rhinoplasty revision, and recurrence of deformity.

Answer: Please submit pictures

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