Let’s Properly Understand Revision Rhinoplasty!

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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 adds dimension to the face.

Because it is at the center of the face, even small changes can improve one’s overall image.

As interest has grown, more people are planning to undergo rhinoplasty.

However, although they proceeded with surgery expecting a natural change in their appearance,

inquiries related to considering revision surgery due to unexpected reactions to rhinoplasty complications or dissatisfaction

have also been steadily increasing.

Revision rhinoplasty is performed 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 a suitable surgical method.

In particular, because revision surgery is more difficult than the first operation and requires advanced skills,

it should be performed by specialized medical professionals with extensive experience, refined technical expertise, and comprehensive anatomical knowledge.

This makes it possible to accurately identify the problems from the previous surgery and achieve more satisfactory results.

When Is Revision Rhinoplasty Possible?

In the case of augmentation rhinoplasty to raise the bridge of the nose, revision surgery may be possible within three months after surgery,

but generally, it is recommended to wait until at least six months later, when the tissues affected by surgery have stabilized.

Because tissue damage is greater with revision surgery than with the first operation, 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,

and identifying the problems and causes of the first surgery is most important.

At DM Plastic Surgery, the issues are thoroughly identified through sufficient consultation with a specialist,

followed by personalized one-on-one consultation and treatment, resulting in high 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 bridge

• Have a nasal tip that has become raised 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 recommends revision surgery for people with these conditions.

Through 3D CT imaging, the clinic accurately identifies problems with the nose and selects the appropriate diagnosis and surgical method.

Revision rhinoplasty is performed on a personalized one-on-one basis according to each individual’s preferences and condition,

directly by medical professionals specializing in eye and nose surgery with extensive clinical experience and proven expertise.

Before surgery, the clinic carefully examines areas that cannot be confirmed with the naked eye through a detailed 3D CT analysis system,

helping minimize the possibility of a failed second operation.

It also completes a nasal bridge and tip that harmonize best with the individual’s current facial contours through sufficient consultation.

As a result, 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 for rhinoplasty, often caused problems such as shifting when not properly secured or becoming visible through thin skin.

The surgical method differs depending on the case and the problem caused by the implant.

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 differs depending on the case, proceeding with surgery after sufficient and systematic consultation with the medical professional in charge can lead to better results.

DM Plastic Surgery Revision Rhinoplasty Before & After

[Actual revision rhinoplasty case at DM Plastic Surgery]

This patient visited DM Plastic Surgery to improve a shortened nose caused by contracture around the implant after rhinoplasty.

The photo was taken immediately after removal of the splint on day 10 following revision rhinoplasty at DM Plastic Surgery.

A personalized procedure was performed after identifying the cause of the first surgery’s failure.

The photo above shows an improved shape that harmonizes with the facial features,

as well as improvement of the previously problematic condition.

※Please note that the degree of swelling and recovery may vary from person to person.※

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

As revision rhinoplasty is repeated, the amount of usable material, such as septal cartilage, becomes insufficient,

and normal tissues gradually lose their strength.

Therefore, the decision should be made carefully with medical professionals who have extensive experience performing various types of surgery and comprehensive 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 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 specialist.

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