Must I Wait 6 Months Before Revision Rhinoplasty?

Question

These photos are of my 3-month post-first-septorhinoplasty. I have contacted several of you as I read carefully through this board. I respect my surgeon for taking on this complex surgery, but I will definitely need revision/reconstructive surgery. I turn 40 2-days before my 6-month healing period. I would like nothing more than to have a surgery done before or for my birthday. I'd love your opinions on my case and any recommendations.

Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS · Answer

Sometimes reasons for needing revision rhinoplasty become evident far before this one year date. However, the nose continues to heal for a year or more. There may be residual swelling, scar tissue that needs to soften as well as settling of the cartilages. It is frustrating to wait but for the best result I feel this is important.

Sam Naficy, MD, FACS · Answer

First - thanks for posting the pictures which are invaluable in any attempt to answer your question.  Although you could do a revision in 6 months or less, and the outcome would likely be better than what you now have, in order to get the best long-term outcome you should wait close to 1 year.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

You should wait a year before rhinoplasty revision.  Not sure if you are planning to return to your original surgeon, there are great plastic surgeons in the Chicago area that can help you.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

I read your concern and reviewed your 3-month post-op photos.

	6 months is the earliest I would suggest revision surgery. I agree with your assessment regarding the necessity of further surgery and reconstruction.

	Please choose your revision rhinoplasty surgeon carefully. Check many photos. You should get a copy of your operative report to see if any septal work was performed. If you had a septoplasty, you may need rib-cartilage for an aesthetically pleasing reconstruction.

	All the best from NJ.

Siamak Agha, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

You need to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.  Often it is best to wait for 6 months or more for the swelling to diminish and for the scar tissues to start softening up.  However you may be an exception in my practice.  I would encourgae atleats 6 months though.

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Must I Wait 6 Months Before Revision Rhinoplasty?

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Answer: You may consider revision rhinoplasty surgery 6 months after your original operation.

Answer: You may consider revision rhinoplasty surgery 6 months after your original operation.

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