Revision Rhinoplasty

Revision rhinoplasty takes place when further nose job surgeries are required. They usually happen due to bad rhinoplasty surgery or to correct other flaw or mark from the rhinoplasty that was done before. If the problem can be solved and repaired, the the revision rhinoplasty takes place.

It is quite normal that a rhinoplasty doesn't go as planned and that a revision rhinoplasty is needed. Do not feel bad or have thought like "Why this happens only to me" because it something that happens from time to time and it's nothing to worry about. There are a lot of people who need a second nose job and the plastic surgeon is simply revising what have been done in the first, original rhinoplasty. This second plastic surgery is just there to correct some mistakes or hide small scars, thus called revision rhinoplasty. Of course, your plastic surgeon needs to have good skills and experience in order to do this type of surgery, but still, it is only a minor procedure comparing to other types of plastic and cosmetic surgeries.



In case you or someone you care about are thinking about revision rhinoplasty, there are certain facts you should know about. Like I always say, it's better to be prepared for all possibilities and be informed properly. Only then will you be able to decide what you want and take responsibility for your choices. The factors you need to know and the factors that your surgeon will consider when it comes to revision rhinoplasty are:

1. In what state is the nose at the moment?
2. Are there any scars?
3. Which problem needs to be solved?
4. Is the problem correctable and what kind of action is needed?
5. The mental state of the patient.

If a person has proper answers on all of the factors, then he or she is a good candidate for a revision rhinoplasty. This means that you can choose the cosmetic surgeon you like, even the surgeon that did the first nose job, and proceed with the revision rhinoplasty at once.

Most surgeons will advise you to go to a cosmetic surgeon that specializes in this type of surgery. They have most experience in this field and will offer great results. When you find a cosmetic surgeon that specializes in revision rhinoplasty, be prepared to answer some detailed questions about your condition.

Like I said before, there are many people who decide for a revision rhinoplasty, in case they had a bad surgery or are not quite satisfied with the first rhinoplasty. In US alone, 17% of all nose jobs are actually a revision procedures. Those are used to correct smaller flaws and irregularities, with the large percentage of damage created by the patient themselves. Some accidents happen or patient doesn't stick with the proper care and after surgery treatments which leads to small damages. This is how the revision rhinoplasties occur, usually in the doctor's office.



Besides the damaged nose, revision rhinoplasty is done due to irregular nose size. If the nose is too big or too small in comparison to other features on the face, then another surgery is needed. Sometimes it is not easy to know how the patient's nose will look like after the surgery and then the correction is needed.

You must know that there are few flaws that a cosmetic surgeon can't fix. So if you wish to have a revision rhinoplasty, go ahead and schedule a meeting with a surgeon and see what kind of options do you have. No matter what your nose looks like now, a good rhinoplasty will make it look much better.