Q. I removed the silicone because of inflammation. How long after treating the inflammation can revision surgery be performed?

Hello, I’m Lee Jong-seok, director of AB Plastic Surgery :)

Today, I’ve prepared an answer to a question many people have about rhinoplasty.

Q. I removed the silicone because of inflammation. How long after treating the inflammation can revision surgery be performed?

A. It sounds like you are concerned about inflammation after nose surgery. Inflammation after nose surgery is uncommon, but when it does occur, it can cause considerable stress for patients and disrupt daily life.

In fact, it is safest to wait at least 6 months before any revision surgery. Ideally, it is better to wait 1 year. This is because tissue needs time to recover, and most issues are often resolved after a year. If you want correction sooner than that, you should first have a thorough discussion with your doctor. The timing of revision surgery can be adjusted to some extent depending on the severity of the inflammation, the recovery after silicone removal, and how strongly the patient wants the procedure.

However, unlike the first surgery, revision surgery has a relatively higher chance of other complications, so if safety is the priority, it is better to proceed only after enough time has passed.

If you have any additional questions, please leave a comment!

Thank you :)

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