When Should You Have Revision Rhinoplasty?

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To change their appearance, some people make the difficult decision to undergo rhinoplasty and carefully choose a clinic, but there are cases where revision surgery becomes unavoidable.

Due to postoperative side effects and unsatisfactory results, when considering Gangnam revision rhinoplasty, many people end up worrying about when they should visit a plastic surgery clinic and which hospital to choose. In this post, with help from Director Lee Kyung-mook of Obje Plastic Surgery, we will look into the timing of revision rhinoplasty.

Timing of Revision Rhinoplasty

When is it best?

There may be individual differences, but in general, we recommend doing it after the nasal tissue has stabilized. On average, we advise proceeding 6 months to 1 year after surgery, but if inflammation has occurred due to an implant, treatment to immediately reduce the inflammation can be performed along with Gangnam revision rhinoplasty to replace the implant or substitute it with autologous tissue.

When considering the timing of revision rhinoplasty,

what should you keep in mind?

"Rather than the timing, the cause should be identified accurately first."

The soft tissue that makes up the nose has different characteristics in each person. Therefore, it is necessary to identify what the problem is—such as implant visibility, asymmetry, inflammation, or dissatisfaction with the shape—and then plan the appropriate surgical method based on the cause.

Common Questions About

Revision Rhinoplasty

1. I had silicone inserted during the first surgery; do they insert it again for the second one?

Not only silicone, but artificial implants such as Gore-Tex and Medpor also cannot avoid the risk of complications related to contracture.

If, after identifying the cause, contracture has occurred due to the insertion position rather than a problem with the implant itself, the implant must be removed and reconstruction using autologous tissue may be necessary. This is because reusing the existing material carries a risk of secondary infection and concerns about shape distortion.

However, this can vary depending on each person's situation, so above all, it is essential to consult a plastic surgery specialist with extensive clinical experience in Gangnam revision rhinoplasty.

2. I am worried about a “contracted nose” due to multiple revision surgeries.

A contracted nose refers to a condition in which the skin tissue shrinks due to an inflammatory reaction, causing the nasal tip to lift upward and become shorter.

In such cases, even if a beautiful shape is created, it may look unnatural and artificial, and can even lead to asymmetry of the nostrils.

Contracted Nose Correction Method

Performed at Obje Plastic Surgery

First, the autologous cartilage is sufficiently relaxed.

Through this, the angle of the nasal tip is corrected to a normal position so that the nostrils are not visible, and it is adjusted so that it does not lift again.

In fact, in cases of contracted-nose Gangnam revision surgery, the procedure is highly difficult, so the medical team’s clinical experience and skill are very important.

As with all surgeries, rhinoplasty also involves functional aspects of the nose, so you must very carefully choose a Gangnam revision rhinoplasty clinic and discuss it with the medical team.

Cost is certainly not a minor factor, but rather than focusing on cost alone, please carefully evaluate whether the clinic has abundant clinical experience, whether the surgery is performed in the most suitable way for you, whether the design is appropriate, and whether improvement is being made using medically feasible methods. Be sure to discuss these points thoroughly with the medical team.

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