How Long Should I Wait Before I Get Another Rhinoplasty?

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Its been 1 year since my second rhinoplasty and i got the surgery in peru and im having complications and im not pleased with the way my nose looks but my surgeon is really sick in the hospital and is unable to take care of me so i want to know if i can see a different surgeon and what is the best amount of time to wait for a second rhinoplasty?

Rod J. Rohrich, MD · Answer

In general, one must wait at least a year
after the first rhinoplasty for revisional surgery to allow for normal wound
healing. It is optimal to have your secondary surgery performed by a
rhinoplasty expert, one who has Experience, Expertise, and has delivered Exceptional
results in rhinoplasty. This is the most complicated, difficult operation in
cosmetic surgery.

Boris M. Ackerman, MD · Answer

One year is an adequate time to wait before undergoing revision rhinoplasty.  More important question is how to proceed.  As you probably have learned by now revision rhinoplasty is one of the more difficult procedures for a surgeon to master. The goals is to create a beautiful nose with nice proportions that fits that particular face. In my practice we offer computer imaging to our prospective rhinoplasty patients, so that the goals and aspirations of the patients can be communicated. Of course not all surgeons that can created changes on the computer can produce those changes in the operating room. Pick you rhinoplasty surgeon carefully.

	You might find it insightful to read my article "The Art of Sculpting the Nose" which can be found on my web site under "publications".

Richard H. Fryer, MD · Answer

You need to wait one full year before having a revision rhinoplasty.  This is the amount of time necessary for the scar tissue to become soft and malleable again so that any changes made during surgery will give a predictable result.

	It sounds like you have waited long enough, so now you just have to decide who to see.  I know it is tempting to try to save money by traveling out of the country to have surgery performed, but if you have a complication which requires immediate attention after returning home (like an infection) then what do you do.  You do not need to see the same surgeon, but be aware that each successive revision rhinoplasty becomes harder and harder to perform and get right.  You really want to make sure you are confident in your surgeon's expertise this time.

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

One year is long enough to have a revision rhinoplasty. Make sure you see an experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

One year is generally adequate time before a revision rhinoplasty. It would be best if you can get your surgical records including operating report from the first surgery to help the revision surgeon understand the techniques utlized by the first surgeon. Consult with 3 - 4 experienced and expert surgeons to understand your options.

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How Long Should I Wait Before I Get Another Rhinoplasty?

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Answer: One year is enough time for a revision rhinoplasty.

Answer: One year is enough time for a revision rhinoplasty.

Answer: Appropriate timing for revision rhinoplasty

Answer: Appropriate timing for revision rhinoplasty

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