I had a rhinoplasty, but my results were disappointing. My plan was to remove the hump, narrow the bridge/base, and refine the tip. I feel like the surgeon did a sloppy job on my nose: my nostrils are weird, the hump is still there on one side and kind of crooked. I know my nose wasn't that symmetrical to begin with, but this upsetting. Do you think I should trust him to fix it? I spoke to another surgeon and he said I can have a revision in 3 months, but is that too soon? How would you fix it?
December 4, 2012
Answer: Waiting one year for rhinoplasty revision
The nose will change after rhinoplasty. Although some cases such as yours will need to be addressed within the coming one year, it is always more prudent to wait the full course of one year before proceeding.
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December 4, 2012
Answer: Waiting one year for rhinoplasty revision
The nose will change after rhinoplasty. Although some cases such as yours will need to be addressed within the coming one year, it is always more prudent to wait the full course of one year before proceeding.
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November 11, 2012
Answer: When to have revisions rhinoplasty
I advise my patients that there may be asymmetries due to swelling for as long as 12 months following rhinoplasty. It sounds like your surgery was quite recent so I would recommend patience as some of the issues you see may improve with time. I would express your concerns to your surgeon, if you do not feel confident with them I would then seek an opinion with a surgeon experienced in revision rhinoplasty.
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November 11, 2012
Answer: When to have revisions rhinoplasty
I advise my patients that there may be asymmetries due to swelling for as long as 12 months following rhinoplasty. It sounds like your surgery was quite recent so I would recommend patience as some of the issues you see may improve with time. I would express your concerns to your surgeon, if you do not feel confident with them I would then seek an opinion with a surgeon experienced in revision rhinoplasty.
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November 8, 2012
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty surgery
Dear who.nose.asia,
It sounds like it is still early and you have some healing to do
I would wait at least 6 months if this is your first rhinoplasty before doing anything because the nose will continue to change until then
Once the nose stops changing, you can address any residual problems with a surgery
As far as who you should go with...your original surgeon is probably going to be a lot less expensive
In the end you should go to someone who you are comfortable with and trust
Best regards,
Nima Shemirani
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November 8, 2012
Answer: Revision Rhinoplasty surgery
Dear who.nose.asia,
It sounds like it is still early and you have some healing to do
I would wait at least 6 months if this is your first rhinoplasty before doing anything because the nose will continue to change until then
Once the nose stops changing, you can address any residual problems with a surgery
As far as who you should go with...your original surgeon is probably going to be a lot less expensive
In the end you should go to someone who you are comfortable with and trust
Best regards,
Nima Shemirani
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