Revision Rhinoplasty: If You Don’t Want to Repeat It?

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

It balances the facial features and gives the face a three-dimensional appearance.

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

Although many people undergo rhinoplasty hoping for a natural change in appearance, inquiries about unexpected side effects after nasal surgery or considering revision surgery due to dissatisfaction have also continued to increase.

Revision rhinoplasty is performed to improve discomfort caused by an unsatisfactory result or side effects. It is important to accurately assess and diagnose the current condition of the nose and apply the appropriate surgical method.

Because revision surgery is more difficult than the initial procedure and requires a high level of skill, it should be performed by experienced and highly skilled medical professionals with extensive anatomical knowledge. This makes it possible to accurately identify the problems from the previous surgery and achieve a more satisfactory result.

When Is Revision Rhinoplasty Possible?

In the case of augmentation rhinoplasty to raise the nasal bridge, revision may be possible within three months after surgery, but in general, six months or more is recommended, after the tissues affected by surgery have stabilized.

Because tissue damage is greater during revision surgery than during the initial procedure, it is best to proceed cautiously. Rather than making excessive corrections, it is preferable to create a natural shape that suits the individual best. Identifying the problems and causes of the initial surgery is the most important step.

At DM Plastic Surgery, the problems are carefully identified through a thorough consultation with a specialist, after which the procedure is planned through a customized 1:1 consultation, resulting in a high level of satisfaction.

Revision Rhinoplasty Is Recommended for People Who:

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

• Develop inflammation after surgery

• Have a thin or reddened nasal tip or bridge

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

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

• Are dissatisfied with the shape after surgery

DM Plastic Surgery recommends revision surgery for people in these situations. Through 3D-CT imaging, the problems with the nose are accurately identified, and the appropriate diagnosis and surgical method are selected.

Revision rhinoplasty is performed on a customized 1:1 basis according to each individual’s preferences and condition, under the direct care of medical professionals specializing in eye and nose plastic surgery with extensive clinical experience and proven expertise.

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

In addition, through a thorough consultation, the nasal bridge and tip are shaped to harmonize best with the current facial contours. Many patients visit based on recommendations from acquaintances, and individual patient satisfaction is also high.

What Are the Surgical Methods for Each Case?

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

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

Because the method of addressing side effects varies by case, undergoing surgery after a thorough and systematic consultation with the attending medical professional can lead to better results.

DM Plastic Surgery Revision Rhinoplasty Before & After

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

These photos were taken one month after revision rhinoplasty at DM Plastic Surgery.

A customized procedure was performed after identifying the cause of the initial surgery’s unsatisfactory result. The photos above show that the shape was improved to harmonize with the facial features and that the previous problems were improved.

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

Director of the Eye & Nose Plastic Surgery Center at DM Plastic Surgery

As revision rhinoplasty is repeated, the amount of usable material, such as septal cartilage, becomes insufficient, and normal tissue gradually loses strength as well. Therefore, the decision should be made carefully with medical professionals who have experience performing various types of surgery and extensive anatomical knowledge of facial contours. Whenever possible, it is best to avoid repeating revision surgery.

It is important to create a nose shape that harmonizes with the face while considering each individual’s facial features. However, the internal structure of the nose must also be taken into account. We recommend visiting our clinic for a 1:1 consultation with a medical specialist.

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