When Should i Decide a Revision Rhinoplasty?

Post Date: 7/3/2020

Revision rhinoplastyis a surgery performed on the same nose upon a previous Rhinoplasty surgery aimed to repair the shape and functionality of the nose. With this operation which is more complicated than the first nose operation known asprimary rhinoplasty the problems related to the functional (breathing) and external shape caused by the previous operation in the nose are attempted to be resolved.

Patients who present with Revision rhinoplasty request are generally dissatisfied with their previous surgeries for various reasons. Revision rhinoplasty is sough due to aesthetic concerns or functional problems occurring after the operation As a result of the nose surgery, aesthetic deformations may occur or the failure to achieve the desired change may attribute to dissatisfaction. One of the most common problems that arise after the initial rhinoplasty is that too much or too little is removed from the nasal structure. Symmetry deterioration and scarring are also among the reasons for the renewal of the operation. After the rhinoplasty nasal septum deviation may also be observed. This outcome also needs to be corrected by operation. Septum deviation may cause congestion, and nose tip cartilage collapse.

Revision rhinoplasty, is to act as a follow-up of the previous operation to fix the problems that occurred after primary rhinoplasty By making minor corrections on the previous operation, deformations or aesthetic disorders are eliminated.

If you are not satisfied with the appearance of your nose after the first operation despite having realistic expectations, if you have difficulty breathing and this affects your daily life negatively and deformations such as cartilage move, collapse, dents on your nose, you can consider revision rhinoplasty .

This case can be considered as discouraging when the desired outcome is not achieved after the first nose surgery. Considering the difficult healing process, it is important to do the planning carefully after deciding on the operation and maintain realistic expectations following the revision rhinoplasty.

In order to perform Revision rhinoplasty ,the patient should be completely healed after the the previous operation and the nose structure should be able to be in a shape to be operated again. Rhinoplasty takes approximately one year for a nose to fully recover. All redness, swelling and bruises on the nose and face should completely be healed. Your doctor may check to see if your nose is healed for Revision rhinoplasty. In order to undergo a nose surgery again, you need to have healthy facial tissue and facial muscles.

But in some cases, revision rhinoplasty can be performed urgently without waiting for a one-year recovery . If your reason for deciding on a new operation is only related to aesthetic concerns, it would be best to wait a year, but the operation may be rescheduled to an earlier date due to nasal injuries, respiratory tract obstruction or a surgical error. When such an unexpected, urgent situation is encountered, your surgeon can determine the most suitable waiting period considering on your health by considering the balance of benefits and losses for you. Sometimes, for some cases operation may be performed without a waiting period. Since the recovery process and condition of each patient differs, you may need to consult your doctor about your waiting time and determine this period after an examination.

After deciding on a new rhinoplasty you should get information about and evaluate the results of the primary rhinoplasty operation with your surgeon who performed it. Your medical records will also constitute a resource for revision rhinoplasty .

Revision rhinoplasty is a very complex operation that requires its own expertise. Therefore it is harder than a rhinoplasty and it goes without saying that you will feel much safer in the hands of a more experienced surgeon. You can avoid risking your new operation by deciding on an experienced plastic surgeon who understands you and your needs. It is important to choose an aesthetic surgeon with experience and knowledge that help work out problems and unpredictable anomalies encountered during the operation of revision rhinoplasty.

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