3 yrs post first. unhappy but concerned about risk of it being worse post revision..seeking professional opinions from surgeons who do revisions. thanks!
October 9, 2015
Answer: Worried that revision rhinoplasty surgery could give worse results! This is a realistic concern that needs to be carefully discussed in the context of a personal examination and review of your goals and present anatomy. It should go without saying that his also requires the care of an experienced surgeon, as subtle improvements are more difficult to achieve than major changes. The more minimal the request for "improvement," the more unlikely actually achieving them there is. Or, conversely, the more likely that things could be worse.After 3 years, re-operation is safely possible, but not if you choose someone who does not understand the subtlety needed in situations like yours. Obtain several consultations with experienced ABPS-certified plastic surgeons or board-certified ENT surgeons before you make a decision to proceed. That being said, your requests do not sound unreasonable and your single photo shows appropriate anatomy for the requested changes. Of course, personal examination and evaluation of more than just a frontal view will aid in this discussion. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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October 9, 2015
Answer: Worried that revision rhinoplasty surgery could give worse results! This is a realistic concern that needs to be carefully discussed in the context of a personal examination and review of your goals and present anatomy. It should go without saying that his also requires the care of an experienced surgeon, as subtle improvements are more difficult to achieve than major changes. The more minimal the request for "improvement," the more unlikely actually achieving them there is. Or, conversely, the more likely that things could be worse.After 3 years, re-operation is safely possible, but not if you choose someone who does not understand the subtlety needed in situations like yours. Obtain several consultations with experienced ABPS-certified plastic surgeons or board-certified ENT surgeons before you make a decision to proceed. That being said, your requests do not sound unreasonable and your single photo shows appropriate anatomy for the requested changes. Of course, personal examination and evaluation of more than just a frontal view will aid in this discussion. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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October 12, 2015
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty candidate Revision rhinoplasty is going to be harder than a primary rhinoplasty with a less predictability of healing. Look for a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who has dedicated a significant component of their practice to the discipline a rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. The tip of the nose can be made more narrow with suture techniques, cartilage grafting and a conservative cartilage removal. Osteotomies of the bridge line are required to narrow the nasal bones. An alar plasty can be performed to narrow wide nostrils.
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October 12, 2015
Answer: Revision rhinoplasty candidate Revision rhinoplasty is going to be harder than a primary rhinoplasty with a less predictability of healing. Look for a very experienced rhinoplasty surgeon who has dedicated a significant component of their practice to the discipline a rhinoplasty and revision rhinoplasty. The tip of the nose can be made more narrow with suture techniques, cartilage grafting and a conservative cartilage removal. Osteotomies of the bridge line are required to narrow the nasal bones. An alar plasty can be performed to narrow wide nostrils.
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