Revision Rhino

I had a revision rhinoplasty with Dr Wayne. Years ago I had a primary that left me extremely disappointed and self conscious. In the primary they had rasped down my bridge making it appear significantly wider and over the next few years I developed alar retraction and a droopy tip. It was very difficult for me emotionally. I had a ton of regret.

I was cautious about having an additional surgery knowing the emotional toll the first one had on me. I thought about it for the past 2 years and looked at many doctors. I felt confident in Dr Wayne because of his great reviews and natural style (my natural nose was not tiny).

All that said, I'm 3 weeks out and in some ways I've been impressed by Dr Wayne, but in other ways the experience has caused me more regret. I had significantly less bruising and recovery. And I do feel that he did exactly what he said he would do (he has integrity and did what was discussed). It just looks so very different- more different than I thought it would. He has a very specific style and while he did tell me his plans, it was more than just my short list and now I regret having agreed to all of it.

If you need a revision I do recommend Dr Wayne. But think long and hard about getting a revision at all. Changing your face is simply a difficult and emotional experience.

Wanted to provide an update, I still am unsure what to think about my revision. I do think Dr Wayne did what we discussed and it is smooth and fairly symmetrical. But I think it is simply difficult to look at a morph and understand exactly how much is changing on your face! I wish Dr Wayne and I had communicated better on a few things beforehand. And I wish I had realized just how different I would look.
Bruising was gone after 2 weeks- it was minimal which I attribute to Dr Wayne's skill.
Swelling has been unreal. It was scary bad. It has settled down and I felt like I could go out in public at around 3.5 weeks. I understand this is typical for a revision, especially with extensive graft work.

Main concern currently is that my bridge seems augmented more than I had expected. It seems to start up higher in between my eyes. My scoop is gone which we agreed was necessary to make the front look better, but now it looks almost like a hump and it just looks like more of a change than expected. Dr Wayne has told me that it is swollen (the skin and the graft itself) plus the graft will reabsorb a bit (the glue and fascia especially) so hoping that it reduces down more with time. And that ultimately the radix is closer to where my original radix was. Hoping I can adjust and de swell and like it more.

Hi, I've been meaning to add this review for almost 6 months now, but kept forgetting as frankly I rarely think about my nose anymore. Which for me is a clear indicator of success. After my primary surgery, I was very insecure and thought about my nose multiple times a day. It was a horrible mental load. I now feel that I have entirely moved on and for that I'm incredibly thankful for Dr Wayne. It was a very emotional process to watch it heal and de-swell and just to adjust to the change, but I can say that I am so happy I went through with it and that I chose Dr Wayne. I feel much more confident and happier. My goal wasn't for it to be perfect, but to be less self conscious and to not be preoccupied thinking about my nose and I certainly have achieved that and more.
It is not perfect, but I am very happy and content. I'd highly recommend for anyone deeply wanting a revision.