Reasons for Having Revision Rhinoplasty

Post Date: 10/10/2022

Rhinoplasty, also known as nose job, is a type of plastic surgery that is quite common among women and men. The surgery, performed by a specialist surgeon, aims to improve the nose functionally and aesthetically. Some patients are dissatisfied with the initial results of primer rhinoplasty. Statistically, it is known that revision rhinoplasty is required for various reasons in one out of every four patients.

According to most surgeons, rhinoplasty is one of the most challenging aesthetic procedures. Since it is a personal application, it can be said how successful the operation is based on the satisfaction of the patient. Patients care more about the results when they have plastic surgery voluntarily. Therefore, the revision rhinoplasty process is more sensitive. It is necessary for the surgeon to comfort the patient, prevent her/him from experiencing insecurity and ensure that the problems are completely eliminated with second operation.

In order to perform a revision rhinoplasty, some time should pass after the rhinoplasty. Full recovery is usually seen within 6 months to 1 year. If the patient is dissatisfied with the formation of edema, this situation may disappear at the end of this period.

Most Common Reason for Revision Rhinoplasty

When revision rhinoplasty is needed, the patient should first choose the surgeon who performed the rhinoplasty surgery. This is because the surgeon has knowledge about the patient's nose structure. The success rate of the revision procedure performed with the same surgeon is high.

It is a fact that patients want to achieve the nose shape they desire. Here are some of the most common reasons for revision rhinoplasty.

• Upturned nose appereance: One of the nasal appearances that the patient is not satisfied with after rhinoplasty is that it is upturned. It can be congenital or can be seen after the first surgery. Upturned nose appearance can be corrected with revision rhinoplasty.
• Nostril deformity: After rhinoplasty surgery, the patient's nostrils may have an arched appearance. The surgeon reshapes the nose with the revision procedure.
• Respiratory problems: One of the other problems that can be seen after the first operation is breathing difficulty. If the patient still has this problem when the healing period is completed, revision rhinoplasty is inevitable. However, it is recommended to wait an average of 6 months in order to make a sound decision.
• Droopy columella: The connection part of the tip of the nose is called "columella". It is a section that shapes the nose and largely forms its structure. The sagging columella can be corrected with revision surgery.
• Deformation of the nasal valves: If the nasal valves are in a collapsed state, it affects the air resistance inside the nose. Revision surgery is performed to ensure proper air flow.

If you consider having rhinoplasty surgery, contact us right away to get a free consultancy service from Prof. Dr. Selçuk İnanlı.