Re-rhinoplasty: how many times the nose can be operated on

Revision rhinoplasty

The shape and size of the nose affects a person’s attractiveness. Unfortunately, not everyone is naturally given ideal proportions, then what to do? In this case, you can either accept and live with your outlines, or try rhinoplasty. It is important to understand that sometimes one operation is not enough and the second operation may be required.

As statistics show, about 30% of clients who have resorted to surgical intervention need the second visit to the doctor. Secondary/revision rhinoplasty is often necessary if the result after the first surgery did not meet the patient’s expectations.

 Main features of revision rhinoplasty

The key task of the second nose correction surgery is to correct the existing anatomical abnormalities that appeared after an unsuccessful initial intervention or as a result of non-compliance with the patient’s recommendations. Sometimes a secondary intervention is necessary to achieve the perfect shape of the nose. As a rule, this is caused by the individual characteristics of the structure of the nose, when one operation is not enough.

Patients should know main features of revision rhinoplasty

• 1 year must necessarily pass after the first operation;
• the patient should follow strictly the doctor’s recommendations;
• it is important to know that rehabilitation after the second surgery may last longer.

It is important to know that no surgeon will undertake a revision rhinoplasty if the nose has not healed completely. First, the body has a heavy stress, since the operation takes place under anesthesia. Secondly, the changes concern the scar tissue, so it should be completely tightened. Only after waiting for the complete restoration of tissues, you can avoid serious consequences.

When planning a second nose correction, it is better to discuss all the nuances with the surgeon during the consultation, then carefully consider each aspect and weigh everything. It is not recommended to change doctors, you should initially contact a high-level specialist. Make an appointment with Andrey Leonidovich Kharkov, who knows very well what and how to correct, which implants may be needed.

When revision rhinoplasty is necessary

The result is not always as expected. So, some patients who have undergone rhinoplasty are forced to be operated the second time, and sometimes even  the third. Although the consequences may not only be caused by the work of the surgeon, there are many reasons for re-intervention:

• the appearance of irregularities or holes in the nose;
• difficulty in breathing;
• broken nasal septum;
• asymmetrical nose;
• excessive narrowing of the tip of the nose.

Due to various reasons, if it was not possible to achieve the ideal shape of the nose the first time, the patient is going to do the next operation, which will help eliminate the existing violation and fully complete the correction.

Particular features of revision rhinoplasty

There are no differences between primary and secondary operations. It can also be done in a closed or open way. The surgeon determines the optimal method depending on the degree of complexity of the operation.

In addition, the second surgery may take longer time than the primary surgery. In addition, accuracy and professionalism from a specialist is extremely important. After all, it is much more difficult to work with damaged tissues. Typically, the surgeon uses an implant to correct the defect.

It is important to remember that predicting the result after revision rhinoplasty is difficult. For this reason, the doctor uses the safest methods of correction. Patients should take into account that the rehabilitation period can  last longer. In most cases, side effects are not observed; after a week, the stitches are removed. Puffiness can remain up to a month, but each case is individual .

Those who are not satisfied with the result even after revision rhinoplasty should understand that the surgeon may refuse to perform the operation 3-4 times. This is possible only in special cases if the anatomical features of the structure allow. However, in plastic surgery there are situations when a positive result is achieved even after 5-7 plastics. Of course, only the doctor can decide whether to perform another operation or not.