If the desired result is not achieved after rhinoplasty, the correction procedures are called revision rhinoplasty or secondary rhinoplasty.
This operation, which is performed to achieve a better aesthetic appearance or to eliminate breathing problems, aims to meet the patient’s expectations both visually and functionally.
Deformities, nasal dorsum depressions, drooping nasal tip, asymmetrical appearance, curvatures or respiratory problems that occur after the first surgery may make revision operations necessary. Revision rhinoplasty is usually planned at least one year after the initial surgery. This period is important for the nose to fully heal and take its final shape.
Revision surgery can be performed with open or closed technique. While the nasal structure can be viewed in more detail with the open technique, the closed technique offers fewer scars and a faster healing process. If necessary, cartilage tissues taken from the patient’s ear or ribs can also be used to support the nose structure. Although the duration of the surgery varies depending on the correction to be made, minor touch-ups can be completed in 30 minutes, while more extensive procedures may take 3-4 hours.
Although the recovery process varies from person to person, the patient can usually return to desk work within a week. Protecting the nose area from impacts, keeping the head elevated, paying attention to the use of glasses and taking care of it with creams or sprays recommended by the doctor support this process. The effects of the revision operation usually begin to be fully observed after 6 months.
Revision rhinoplasty can yield very successful results with the surgeon’s experience and patient-specific planning. You can contact our clinic for detailed evaluation and customized solutions.
