Waiting Time for 2nd Septoplasty?

Most surgeons ask their patients to wait a minimum of 6 months before undergoing any surgical revision to the nose.  It can take that long for everything to settle and maintain its shape in the nose.  After that point, it is usually safe to go back in and revise anything that may be necessary.

In general, most surgeons recommend a 6-12 month period of waiting, before considering any surgery.  This is to allow the healing and scarring process to achieve equilibrium.  It is very difficult to operate with tissue which is thick and stiff.