Revision Rhinoplasty

Revision rhinoplasty or nose job redo occurs when the original nose surgery does not meet the expectations of the patient. Some common reasons for it include misalignment, improper proportion, and miscalculations that leave the nose looking slightly unappealing.

The procedure used to correct these situations are the same as the original surgery. The open and closed techniques. In the possible eventuality that a deviated septum wasn’t repaired properly the doctor may simply need to go in and implant extra support structures, but this counts as revision rhinoplasty as well. In the latter case this is usually called septoplasty as it involves only the septum though it still likely requires the use of the more invasive open technique.

The open technique is a form of cosmetic surgery that utilizes small incisions to the columnella the piece of skin between the nostrils so that the skin of the nose can be lifted up gently in an effort to give the cosmetic surgeon all the room they require to work. If new cartilage must be added for any reason it will be taken from the ears, ribs, back of the elbows, or any number of places on the patient’s body. There is an Alternative to using the patient’s cartilage in the form of surgical grade plastic which can be implanted in some cases. Repairing or supporting the septum will often involve such plastic supports and sutures.

The closed technique is a less invasive form used for reshaping the nose from within. The outer skin is not touched and it will shrink or stretch to match the new nose.

The same risks exist with revision rhinoplasty as the original cosmetic surgery. The most noted side effects are swelling, bruising, and the ever present possibility of yet another revision surgery