Revision Rhinoplasty

If you have had a nose before then you probably know what it is like to have a rhinoplasty done. But if by any chance you fall under a category (no matter how miniscule it is) who is not satisfied with the nose job then maybe you are considering a revision rhinoplasty in which case the following pointers would help.

About 17% of the rhinoplasty done in US these days is revision rhinoplasty. These are done to correct some minor defects or irregularities. This can be done in doctor’s office and the cost is minimal.

There are some questions that have to be asked while going for a revision rhinoplasty though. Firstly what is the reason for seeking a revision rhinoplasty? If the reason is purely to improve your looks then you may be turned down as some people are never really satisfies with the way they look.

Second question is what the problem that needs to be corrected is and if it can be corrected at all? If the problem is genuine say for example that the nose is made too large or it is made too small then you are a candidate for revision rhinoplasty. These cases are generally referred to a specialist and can cost more as there are increased chances of infection and complications. Consequently extra care has to be taken in post operation period.

Third question is how much scarring is there?

Generally Irvine specialists are recommended for revision rhinoplasty for their skill and expertise in the matter and you would be better off if you consult one for revision rhinoplasty. An Irvine specialist may ask you more questions than a cosmetic surgeon but there is no need to panic or get worried as he is just making sure that nothing goes wrong the second time around

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