Revision Rhinoplasty Surgeons

Revision rhinoplasty surgeons are committed to correcting and/or reconstructing a previous nose surgery. Revision surgery differs from primary rhinoplasty in that it requires specialized training and expertise. This is why many patients choose a top revision nose surgery specialist who has extensive experience in improving the aesthetics of the nose.

Patients who may be good candidates for revision rhinoplasty are those who are experiencing from rhinoplasty complications and are unhappy with the outcome of their previous nose surgery. The most common mistakes that surgeons make during primary rhinoplasty are:

  • Removing too much
  • Not removing enough
  • Over operating
  • Producing unnatural results
  • Too small, too big, too narrow, too wide
  • The tip of the nose is too pointy and/or appears abnormal
  • Create breathing problems

Although, some patients many have been told that their nose is beyond repair, this is often not the case in the hands of a skilled revision rhinoplasty surgeon. In fact, plastic surgeons who specialize in correcting previous procedures are trained to understand the underlying causes of the various problems that occur during primary surgery, which allows them to develop the most effective plain that leads to better aesthetic results.

Revision rhinoplasty procedure is much like primary nose surgery during which Houston plastic surgeons may utilize either the open or closed rhinoplasty technique depending on the severity and nature of each patient's cosmetic concerns and current condition of the nose. However, some revision rhinoplasty surgeons may utilize smaller surgical tools to maximize precision.

Revision rhinoplasty recovery period is anywhere from five to seven days during which patients may experience some swelling and bruising. Most patients are able to return to work about a week following surgery and final results become apparent after eight to 12 months thereafter. Ask your surgeon about the recovery time for other types of plastic surgery, including blepharoplasty recovery.

Many patients who undergo revision rhinoplasty are so thrilled with the results that they often pursue additional cosmetic surgery procedures of the face, breasts and body. Patients interested in additional procedures should discuss their options with their Houston plastic surgeon who can provide more information on facelift surgery, Botox injections, and breast augmentation.

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