Revision - Secondary Rhinoplasty; What is Nose Correction Aesthetics?
Revision-secondary rhinoplasty surgery, primary surgery; It is a second rhinoplasty surgery performed for patients whose first rhinoplasty did not go well. Although the patient and the physician want to achieve perfect results, unfortunately, sometimes things may not go well.
The nose is out of target; The tip may be compressed-narrowed, wide, asymmetrical, low, drooping, or extremely shortened and upturned. Unwanted images may occur in the nostrils, back and side walls of the nose. Functional problems such as breathing difficulties may occur after surgery.
Generally speaking, correction surgery, that is, revision rhinoplasty, may be required in 7-15% of cases after the first rhinoplasty surgery. Most of these are minor retouches. Minor corrections can be made to parts that do not suit the patient. However, if a significant disorder occurs after primary rhinoplasty, major revision of the nose may be required.
Unsuccessful rhinoplasty may negatively affect the patient’s social life and psychology. The patient may be reluctant to have a second surgery for fear of getting worse. For this reason, it is very important to prepare physically and mentally before the first surgery and to strictly follow the doctor’s recommendations and warnings after the surgery. It should be noted that it is necessary to wait approximately 1 year after the previous surgery for revision rhinoplasty.
Rhinoplasty; Why Does Rhinoplasty Surgery Fail?
There are many reasons for failed rhinoplasty. The most common cause is errors during surgery. Therefore, it will be in the best interest of the patient to be meticulous in choosing a physician and clinic. Below we have listed the reasons for an unsuccessful rhinoplasty surgery:
- The surgeon’s experience and professional knowledge may be insufficient.
- The patient’s expectations may be close to exaggeration or far from reality.
- The surgeon’s goal may be overly ambitious.
- Physical and functional problems may occur due to poor healing process.
- Nasal trauma may have occurred after the operation for any reason.
What Should Be Done to Prevent or Minimize Failure in Rhinoplasty Surgery?
Before rhinoplasty surgery, a detailed patient examination must be performed, the operation must be planned carefully and meticulous work must be done during the surgery. Because, among the most common reasons for unsuccessful results; There are bad consequences such as wrong incisions, excessive or under-removal of cartilage and bones, and failure to repair the nose support mechanisms.
In cases where the surgeon is not comfortable during the surgery and realizes that it is not exactly what he wanted, he must go back to the beginning and make the necessary corrections, if necessary. Because it is not the duration of the surgery; The result is always more important..
At least 5-7 years of physician experience is required for rhinoplasty surgery. Aesthetic nose surgeries are among the most challenging operations among aesthetic operations. It is not enough for the surgeon to just be skilled and experienced. A surgeon who is extremely patient, meticulous, gentle and has a high artistic aspect should be preferred. From this perspective, extra experience is essential for revision rhinoplasty.
Preventing loss of healthy respiratory functions should be your priority. A purely aesthetically focused rhinoplasty should not ignore healthy breathing. The right surgeon is the one who can preserve aesthetic integrity without compromising health.
Taking photographs during preliminary examinations and making detailed analysis of the existing facial features and desired nose on a computer are also among the methods that will minimize the risk. However, the image created on the computer and the postoperative image may not be exactly the same. However, with this method, the image closest to the result will be obtained.
The purpose of revision surgery is to obtain a much better appearance. However, if there is a strong suspicion that this will not actually be possible, it is necessary not to push the limits and be open to the patient about the issue.
What is the Recovery Process After Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery?
The recovery process in revision nose surgeries may be slightly longer than the recovery process in the first surgery. Since there is a changed nose structure in revision rhinoplasty, performing surgery can sometimes be much more difficult. However, if cartilage was taken from the ear or rib and used to reconstruct the nose, the adaptation of the cartilages to their new places may cause the edema in the nose to last a little longer.
It is normal to experience some bruising and swelling after revision rhinoplasty. However, these simple complications usually disappear within 1 week. Just like your first aesthetic nose surgery, your nose shape appears at the end of the 1st month and becomes more beautiful in the 3rd month. You will reach the final result by the 12th month. It is very important for a successful outcome to meticulously follow the doctor’s warnings and recommendations during your recovery process.
Specialist Dr. As Hüseyin Karabulut Practice, our goal is that you will never need revision rhinoplasty. However, if one day you need revision rhinoplasty, you can be sure that we will manage the process professionally. We are here and always ready to help you. You can contact us to get information about the current prices of revision rhinoplasty.
