[Medical Today] Consultations for Revision Rhinoplasty Increase Ahead of Lunar New Year Holiday... Line Design That Reduces an Artificial Look Is Important

[Medical Today = Reporter Park Seong-ha] Ahead of the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, more people are arranging revision rhinoplasty consultations in advance, taking the recovery period after surgery into account.

Unlike standard rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty must consider the altered nasal structure and tissue condition resulting from a previous surgery, so it is known as a more complex procedure that requires more precise diagnosis and a systematic surgical plan. For those expecting to return to daily life after the holiday, it is emphasized that consultation should also take the recovery schedule into account.

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There are many reasons people consider revision rhinoplasty.

Common examples include post-surgery nasal asymmetry, a crooked nose, implant visibility or foreign-body sensation, inflammation or symptoms of a contracted nose, and cases where satisfaction with the line decreases over time. In particular, a crooked nose may involve not only external asymmetry but also structural issues such as a deviated septum, so an approach that checks the nose structure as a whole rather than simple correction may be necessary.

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Director Seo Je-won of AB Plastic Surgery Clinic

Revision rhinoplasty is considered highly difficult because it involves working again on nasal tissue that has already undergone one or more surgeries.

There is a high likelihood of tissue adhesion or scar tissue formation, and there may be limitations in the range of cartilage available or in the choice of surgical materials, so more experience and judgment are required than in the first rhinoplasty. Accordingly, it is important not only to reshape the appearance but also to have a plan that stably reorganizes the changed structure, and choosing a revision rhinoplasty clinic with experienced medical staff is important.

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The types frequently mentioned in revision rhinoplasty are crooked nose, contracted nose, and dissatisfaction with the line.

In the case of a crooked nose, the key is to identify where the cause originated, as the issue may not be limited to the external appearance of the nose leaning to one side; the internal structure may also be affected. A contracted nose may appear raised, shortened, or tight after inflammation or tissue damage, so it is important to check the condition of the cartilage and skin and tissue before setting a reconstruction direction that is not excessive. In addition, dissatisfaction with the line goes beyond simply not liking the height; the need for revision surgery can vary depending on the change in impression from the front and side, the balance of the bridge and tip, and the harmony of the entire face.

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Therefore, revision rhinoplasty is not about simply making the nose higher or sharper to increase satisfaction. It requires redesigning the line while correcting the structure altered by the previous surgery and considering the individual's facial proportions and overall harmony.

The nasal bridge should match facial proportions and avoid excessive height, and the tip should also avoid an overly forced angle to maintain a natural curve and reduce an artificial impression.

In particular, the balance of the columellar line connecting the nasal tip and philtrum, and the nasolabial angle, are factors that affect both function and aesthetics, so a detailed approach that comprehensively considers the individual's skeletal structure and skin and tissue condition is necessary.

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For this reason, a precise diagnostic process using 3D-CT imaging is regarded as essential before revision rhinoplasty.

Through this, it is possible to comprehensively check not only the position and condition of implants inserted in previous rhinoplasty, but also whether there is cartilage damage, the thickness of the skin and tissue, and whether functional problems such as septal deviation are present.

Such diagnosis is important in that, from the perspective of functional rhinoplasty, it allows both breathing function and structural stability to be considered together.

Based on these diagnostic results, it is important to accurately identify the reasons revision rhinoplasty is needed and to plan the surgical method and materials suited to the individual's anatomical structure and functional condition.

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Director Seo Je-won of AB Plastic Surgery Clinic explained, "Revision rhinoplasty is not simply a surgery to remake the shape of the nose, but is closer to a process of comprehensively reorganizing the structure changed by the previous rhinoplasty," adding, "In particular, when the deformity is pronounced, as in a crooked nose or contracted nose, it is important to accurately analyze the cause and design a line that harmonizes with the entire face." He continued, "Rather than deciding on surgery solely based on the holiday schedule, it is a way to improve both satisfaction and safety to establish a revision rhinoplasty plan after充分 considering the individual's recovery conditions and current nose 상태."

He also emphasized that, when necessary, a functional rhinoplasty approach that corrects structural problems together with aesthetic improvement may be combined.

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Caution is also needed when planning revision rhinoplasty by taking advantage of a relatively long break such as the Lunar New Year holiday.

Because recovery speed varies greatly from person to person, whether a quick return to daily life is possible should be confirmed in advance through sufficient consultation. It is advisable to make a plan without strain by also considering post-surgery schedules such as follow-up checks, stitch removal, and swelling management.

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