Post Rhinoplasty with ENT discharge gathers in both sides of the nose - will I need revision? (photos)

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Hello, doctors. I was wondering if you could advise me if this is normal and if revision is needed. I had a piezo rhinoplasty a year ago and ever since the surgery whenever I have a cold, the discharge gathers in both sides of the nose, inside on the facets area, and then runs from there. Is this normal? I didn't have it before the surgery. Will I need revision?

Steven M. Denenberg, MD · Answer

Just how the mucous flows in the nose is hard to control. The body "tries" to move it back, so you swallow it. Unless there's something very unusual and obvious in peeking inside your nose, it's hard to say that a revision could help this problem. A revision is best done to change the size and shape (the appearance) of the nose. For example, on your nose, perhaps bringing the tip back closer to the face and elevating the tip more might be something to consider. But appearance changes also come with no guarantee or suggestion that they will correct the mucous problem. If it *does* get corrected in a revision, there's probably some luck involved!
Remember that rhinoplasty is an exquisitely difficult operation to get right, and you should only have surgery if you are able to make yourself very confident in your surgeon's skills. Any revision requires advanced techniques and skill that most plastic surgeons don't possess with expertise. For most noses, it's much better to not have surgery than to have inexpertly-performed surgery. Read my essay on how to stay out of trouble while selecting a rhinoplasty surgeon. And for those who have had previous surgery, it also discusses how to tell whether your first surgeon should be performing your revision. And it also discusses how to take photos that are best for online evaluations.

Celal Alioglu, MD · Answer

Hello you need to do only tip plasty surgery again on the same scar you will have a second scar ........

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