I had Rhinoplasty overseas, and asked the surgeon to minimize my tip about 2-3mm, to soften my look. When I woke up and the splint was removed, I noticed he gave me more than what I asked for. He took half my nose, left me with a bulbous tip, short nose deformity, and a pig snout! Since then, I've been depressed, confined myself at home, and just feel violated and very unnatural looking. I can't look at myself in the mirror anymore. I've asked for second opinions, and surgeons want me to wait from 6 months to a year. I don't understand WHY; my nose is not getting any longer in 6 months, that's very clear. I understand the healing process takes up to a year, but why prolong my misery when swelling clearly isn't going to resolve my nose issues?
January 7, 2015
Answer: Much better to wait You will likely need cartilage grafting to your nose which will require the skin of your nose to be back to normal to allow the nose to expand. Seek an experienced surgeon for your revision. Unfortunately this could cost you a great deal more than the cost of your primary surgery performed overseas.
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January 7, 2015
Answer: Much better to wait You will likely need cartilage grafting to your nose which will require the skin of your nose to be back to normal to allow the nose to expand. Seek an experienced surgeon for your revision. Unfortunately this could cost you a great deal more than the cost of your primary surgery performed overseas.
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January 7, 2015
Answer: Waiting after rhinoplasty surgery - healing after rhinoplasty Optimizing results with a secondary rhinoplasty requires patience on the part of the patient and the physician. Early in the postoperative course (first 6 months to one year) there is moderate swelling that may obscure full visualization of the underlying structural integrity of the nose. It is always best to wait at least 6 months to one year prior to revision. Although one year is a classically described time period, 6 months may be appropriate for specific cases.
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January 7, 2015
Answer: Waiting after rhinoplasty surgery - healing after rhinoplasty Optimizing results with a secondary rhinoplasty requires patience on the part of the patient and the physician. Early in the postoperative course (first 6 months to one year) there is moderate swelling that may obscure full visualization of the underlying structural integrity of the nose. It is always best to wait at least 6 months to one year prior to revision. Although one year is a classically described time period, 6 months may be appropriate for specific cases.
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May 19, 2016
Answer: Wait one year for revision rhinoplasty (in most cases) Trying to perform a revision rhinoplasty during the healing period is like trying to hit a moving target.
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May 19, 2016
Answer: Wait one year for revision rhinoplasty (in most cases) Trying to perform a revision rhinoplasty during the healing period is like trying to hit a moving target.
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