Revision Rhinoplasty: Proceed More Carefully Than with the First Surgery

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The nose plays an important role in breathing and is located at the center of the face, helping to balance the facial features and create three-dimensional definition.

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

However, although they undergo rhinoplasty expecting a natural change in appearance, inquiries about revision surgery due to unexpected adverse reactions after nose surgery or dissatisfaction have also continued to increase.

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 an appropriate surgical method.

In particular, because revision surgery is more difficult than the first surgery and requires advanced skill, it should be performed by experienced medical professionals with proven technical expertise and extensive anatomical knowledge. This allows the problems from the previous surgery to be clearly identified and can lead to a more satisfactory result.

When Is Revision Rhinoplasty Possible?

For augmentation rhinoplasty to raise the nasal bridge, surgery may be possible within three months after the operation, but generally, surgery is recommended after six months, when the tissues affected by the procedure have stabilized.

Because tissue damage is greater with revision surgery than with 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, and identifying the problems and causes of the first surgery is the most important step.

At DM Plastic Surgery, the problems are first clearly identified through a thorough consultation with a specialist, after which treatment is performed through customized one-on-one consultation, 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 lifted and shortened nasal tip due to contracture
• Have an implant that is bent, moves, or shows 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 one-on-one basis according to each individual’s preferences and condition, under the direct supervision 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 confirmed with the naked eye, helping to minimize the possibility of a failed second surgery.

In addition, through sufficient consultation, we create a nasal bridge and tip that best suit the current facial contours. Many people visit us on the recommendation of acquaintances, and 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 showing through when the skin was thin.

The surgical method varies depending on the case involving an implant abnormality. During revision surgery, it is important to completely identify and remove the cause of inflammation before operating.

In such cases, undergoing a revision procedure after visiting the clinic and receiving an examination as soon as possible is a way to prevent the condition from worsening. Because the method of addressing complications differs by case, proceeding with surgery after a sufficient and systematic consultation with the responsible medical professional can lead to better results.

DM Plastic Surgery Revision Rhinoplasty Before & After

Before revision rhinoplasty + one month after surgery

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The patient visited DM Plastic Surgery to improve dissatisfaction with a rounded nasal tip and a nasal bridge that descended in a straight line.

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

Customized surgery was performed after identifying the cause of the first surgery’s unsatisfactory result. As shown in the photos above, the shape was improved to harmonize with the facial features, and the previously unsatisfactory areas can be seen to have improved.

※The degree of swelling and recovery may differ from person to person, so please take this into consideration.※

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 extensive experience performing surgery for various cases and comprehensive anatomical knowledge of facial contours. Whenever possible, it is best to avoid repeated revision surgery.

It is also important to create a nose shape that harmonizes with the face while taking the individual’s facial features into account. However, the internal structure of the nose must also be considered, so we recommend visiting our clinic for a one-on-one consultation with a medical specialist.

If an abnormality such as inflammation or contracture occurs, prompt treatment is necessary. If symptoms other than the usual pain described by the hospital appear, please visit the clinic promptly and receive appropriate treatment.

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