I had a Nose job 5 months ago and my nose looks uneven it goes to the side and not straight in the middle. How long can I wait for a revision?
Answer: Rhinoplasty Revision depends on the problem The conventional wisdom is a year, but if the problem is obvious and easily diagnosed, I don't think you have to wait. Many surgeons advise patients to wait because the problem has not fully become clear or swelling obscures it. But in some cases, the problems is plainly evident much sooner so waiting is not necessary. I would leave that decision up to a revision rhinoplasty specialist that you trust.
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Answer: Rhinoplasty Revision depends on the problem The conventional wisdom is a year, but if the problem is obvious and easily diagnosed, I don't think you have to wait. Many surgeons advise patients to wait because the problem has not fully become clear or swelling obscures it. But in some cases, the problems is plainly evident much sooner so waiting is not necessary. I would leave that decision up to a revision rhinoplasty specialist that you trust.
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Answer: Revision timing Hello and thank you for your question. The exact timing for a revision can be very dependent on your individual anatomy. Whereas in some patients I will recommend waiting one year, in others it can be done as soon as eight months safely. Some of this will be depending on the amount of swelling you have. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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Answer: Revision timing Hello and thank you for your question. The exact timing for a revision can be very dependent on your individual anatomy. Whereas in some patients I will recommend waiting one year, in others it can be done as soon as eight months safely. Some of this will be depending on the amount of swelling you have. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
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October 15, 2021
Answer: When to consider a revision rhinoplasty At five months postop from a rhinoplasty, it is possible that you still have swelling in the distal portion of your nose, causing it to look crooked. As a specialist in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, I recommend that you monitor your situation closely with your surgeon. Your surgeon knows exactly what took place during surgery, and therefore is the best person to direct you. The literature on postoperative swelling states that it can take up to 12 months before all swelling subsides, although certain issues can make themselves known before this time. The job of a surgeon does not end with patients as soon as surgery is completed; rather, it is our duty (as well as passion, speaking for myself) to help patients through the entirety of the process, which includes the postoperative phase, no matter how long it takes. If your own surgeon does not reflect these values, you might want to meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon, preferably one who specializes in revision rhinoplasty, to discuss your concerns.
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October 15, 2021
Answer: When to consider a revision rhinoplasty At five months postop from a rhinoplasty, it is possible that you still have swelling in the distal portion of your nose, causing it to look crooked. As a specialist in rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty, I recommend that you monitor your situation closely with your surgeon. Your surgeon knows exactly what took place during surgery, and therefore is the best person to direct you. The literature on postoperative swelling states that it can take up to 12 months before all swelling subsides, although certain issues can make themselves known before this time. The job of a surgeon does not end with patients as soon as surgery is completed; rather, it is our duty (as well as passion, speaking for myself) to help patients through the entirety of the process, which includes the postoperative phase, no matter how long it takes. If your own surgeon does not reflect these values, you might want to meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon, preferably one who specializes in revision rhinoplasty, to discuss your concerns.
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August 27, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty Dear Realself user,Because in some cases it can take up to a year for the swelling to resolve I highly recomment you to wait atleast for a full year before you decide to undergo another rhinoplasty operation.best of luck,
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August 27, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty Dear Realself user,Because in some cases it can take up to a year for the swelling to resolve I highly recomment you to wait atleast for a full year before you decide to undergo another rhinoplasty operation.best of luck,
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December 30, 2017
Answer: The nose takes a year to heal You need to be patient, because it really does take a year to heal from rhinoplasty. The skin/soft tissue envelope that covers the structural components of the nose will hold swelling for that long. Plus, it typically needs to contract and "shrink wrap" to the changes the initial surgery created in the framework of the nose. Jumping in before that time will logically be less precise, and may not recognize the contractile vectors that are still at play.
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December 30, 2017
Answer: The nose takes a year to heal You need to be patient, because it really does take a year to heal from rhinoplasty. The skin/soft tissue envelope that covers the structural components of the nose will hold swelling for that long. Plus, it typically needs to contract and "shrink wrap" to the changes the initial surgery created in the framework of the nose. Jumping in before that time will logically be less precise, and may not recognize the contractile vectors that are still at play.
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