Is Revision Rhinoplasty Always More Expensive? (Not W/ Original PS)

No patient ever wants to consider having two surgeries on the nose.  As a surgeon, I always prepare patients for this possibility although it is a rare event in my practice.  There are some studies in the United States indicating that up to 15% of patients may require revision work. Avoid this by interviewing several surgeons before your procedure, communicate with honesty, and be certain that you select an expert.  Rhinoplasty is tricky enough that you have to perform these surgeries every week to maintain all of your surgical skills.

Revision work is more complicated, lengthy, and less reliable than primary (first time) work.  Generally, the surgeon will need to be much more experienced, particularly with your type of case for success. Cost cannot be openly quoted due to advertising medical laws, but you should definitely be expecting to pay more based on this complex case.

Prepare yourself with your old operative notes from any surgeries on your nose and before and after photos.  This will help you and your surgeon plan and communicate.   Revision cases are the most rewarding of all!

Thanks for the question,

Dr. Hobgood

The cost of a revision rhinoplasty depends on the complexity and level of expertise needed to fix and achieve the results you seek.  Depending on what you are looking to do to the nose, it usually involves more scar tissue and additional grafting.  The best thing to do is to consult with a board certified specialist who can evaluate the inside and outside of your nose and show you through computer imaging what you may look like afterwards.