I got two nose jobs down within 3months. Is There Something Wrong with my Nose? (photo)

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I went on vacation three months ago and my aunt introduced to me to a doctor whom does rhinoplasty. I got two nose jobs down with in 3months. The first time, my nose wasn't straight, my nasals weren't even and my nose was huge, it even looked bigger than before. It's been a month since i had my second nose job and my nasal's are looking uneven again, the exact way it looked the first time, and it's really bruised up. is this normal? picture is provided

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Blaahbe,

	 

	Based on your story and your photos, having 2 surgeries in a row was harsh on your nasal tissue.

	Currently, your nose remains swollen and you need to let nature take its course so the swelling subsides and recovery is established.

	Usually, patients establish final rhinoplasty results at about 12 months post surgery.

	It is important that you understand that if you were to decide to have corrective surgery - a third one -  that you think about it well before you decide on it and that you wait till you achieve full recovery before undergoing an invasive approach one more time.

	Thank you for your inquiry.

	The best of wishes to you.

	Dr. Sajjadian

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Sorry to hear this.  You need to wait at least 6 months before having another surgery and then only by a very experienced revision rhinoplasty surgeon.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Photos are not fully exposed to view the aesthetic facial units! But either way "2" operations within 3 months!! WOW very quick on the trigger.Most revisions are done ONLY after 6 to 9 months. Is the "nose" doc a boarded plastic or facial plastic surgeon? My best recommendation is obtain 3 second opinions AND WAIT!

Alexander Ovchinsky, MD · Answer

There are a few issues that popped out at me from your story. First, it is never a good idea to have a rhinoplasty (or any surgery for that matter) accidentally during a vacation, unless you were planning for it and researched your surgeon ahead of time. Second, a revision rhinoplasty only 2 months after the original surgery is way too soon, and always means asking for trouble. Looking at your photos, your tip has some asymmetry and nostrils look slightly uneven. Your columellar incision is still not well healed, which is uncommon for 2 months after the surgery. My advise to you is most importantly to stop doing repetitive surgery, let everything heal for at least 6 -9 months, and only then consider another revision if you are unhappy.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

At three months a rhinoplasty revision can be difficult because the tissue is not soft and fully healed. We see the differences in the photo, however it is best to wait six to twelve months to judge.

I got two nose jobs down within 3months. Is There Something Wrong with my Nose? (photo)

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