Revision Rhinoplasty: Start by Identifying the Problems with the Previous Surgery

The nose plays an important role in breathing while also being located at the center of the face.

It helps balance the facial features and gives the face dimension.

Because it is at the center of the face, even a small change can improve one’s appearance. As interest has grown, more people are planning to undergo rhinoplasty,

but although they proceeded with the expectation of a natural change in appearance through rhinoplasty, considerations and inquiries about revision surgery due to unexpected complications or dissatisfaction after nose surgery have also continued to increase.

Revision rhinoplasty is a procedure intended to improve discomfort caused by unsatisfactory results or complications. It is important to accurately assess and diagnose the current condition of the nose and apply an appropriate surgical method.

In particular, because it is more difficult than the first surgery and requires a high level of skill, the procedure should be performed by specialized medical professionals with extensive experience, refined technical skills, and comprehensive anatomical knowledge. This allows the problems from the previous surgery to be clearly identified and helps achieve a more satisfactory result.

When Is Revision Rhinoplasty Possible?

For augmentation rhinoplasty to raise the nasal bridge, revision may be possible within three months after surgery, but in general, waiting until at least six months—when the tissues formed during surgery have stabilized—is recommended.

Because revision surgery causes greater tissue damage than the first surgery, it is advisable to proceed carefully. Rather than making excessive corrections, it is best to improve the nose into a natural shape that suits the individual most appropriately. Identifying the problems and causes of the first surgery is the most important step.

At DM Plastic Surgery Clinic, the problems are carefully identified through a thorough consultation with a specialist, followed by customized one-on-one counseling, which contributes to a high level of satisfaction.

Revision rhinoplasty is recommended for people who:

• Have a prominent implant that makes it obvious they have had surgery

• Develop inflammation after surgery

• Have a thin or reddened nasal tip or nasal bridge

• Have a nasal tip that has become lifted and shortened due to contracture

• Have an implant that is bent, moves, or is visible through the skin

• Are dissatisfied with the shape after surgery

DM Plastic Surgery Clinic recommends revision surgery for people with these concerns. Through 3D CT, the clinic accurately identifies problems with the nose and selects an appropriate diagnosis and surgical method.

Revision rhinoplasty is performed on a customized one-on-one basis according to each individual’s preferences and condition, directly by medical professionals specializing in eye and nose surgery whose extensive clinical experience and expertise have been demonstrated.

Before surgery, the 3D CT precision analysis system is used to carefully assess areas that cannot be identified with the naked eye, helping minimize the possibility of a failed second surgery.

In addition, through sufficient consultation, the clinic creates a nasal bridge and nasal tip that best harmonize with the patient’s current facial lines. Many patients visit on the recommendation of acquaintances, and individual patient satisfaction is also high.

What Are the Surgical Methods for Each Case?!

Silicone implants, which were commonly used in rhinoplasty, often caused problems such as shifting when not properly secured or becoming visible through the skin when the skin was thin.

The surgical method differs depending on the type of implant-related problem. During revision surgery, it is important to thoroughly identify and remove the cause of inflammation before performing the procedure.

Because the method of addressing complications varies by case, proceeding with surgery after a thorough and systematic consultation with the attending medical professional can help produce better results.

DM Plastic Surgery Clinic Revision Rhinoplasty Before & After

[Actual revision rhinoplasty case at DM Plastic Surgery Clinic]

The patient had undergone nose surgery at another hospital several years ago and visited DM Plastic Surgery Clinic to improve dissatisfaction with the shape of the nose.

These photos were taken 10 days after revision rhinoplasty at DM Plastic Surgery Clinic.

A customized procedure was performed after identifying the cause of the first surgery’s unsatisfactory result. The photos above show an improved shape that harmonizes with the facial features and confirm that the problematic condition was improved.

※The degree of swelling and recovery may vary from person to person, so please keep this in mind.※

DM Plastic Surgery Clinic Eye & Nose Surgery Center Chief Director

To achieve a positive result, surgery should be performed after a thorough consultation with a medical professional specializing in rhinoplasty who has experience with various types of cases and extensive anatomical knowledge of facial contours.

It is also important to create a nose shape that harmonizes with the face while considering the individual’s facial features. However, the internal structure of the nose must also be taken into account, so please visit the clinic and receive a one-on-one consultation with a medical professional.

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