Things to Consider When Getting Revision Rhinoplasty

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Hello,

💚your beauty universe! I am Dr. Shim Jung-hwan, head director of Uber Plastic Surgery :)💚

Today, in part 3 of our revision rhinoplasty series, we have prepared

information on the essential factors you must consider before undergoing revision rhinoplasty.💚

Revision Rhinoplasty: The Clinic from the First Surgery VS A Different Clinic?

If the nasal strut is sturdy and the areas of dissatisfaction are not major, it might be a good idea to visit the clinic where you had your first surgery.

In fact, during consultations, if it seems like only a minor reinforcement is needed,

I sometimes recommend visiting the original clinic to get a revision.

Among my own patients, there are many cases where I perform minor revisions for fine adjustments.

Assuming there are no major issues, it is often best to have the procedure done by the surgeon who knows exactly how the previous surgery was performed.

However, if the nose has drooped significantly or if a deviated nose was not properly corrected,

it would not be a bad idea to visit multiple other clinics as well as the original one to hear the opinions of various surgeons.

When is the best time for revision rhinoplasty? After 6 months?

Generally, for all surgeries, it is best to perform a revision after 6 months.

It takes about this long for the internal scar tissue to settle and soften, so we set this period as a minimum

and recommend undergoing surgery after that.

What do patients consider most important during revision rhinoplasty?

I believe patients consider it most important to definitively correct the parts that were not resolved in the previous surgery.

If the line is not what they wanted or doesn't suit them, it is necessary to have a long and clear design consultation.

If the nasal tip has drooped, it will be important to maintain it firmly so it doesn't droop again,

and if the nose is deviated, it will be important to properly correct the deviation during the surgery.

Is there a trend in revision rhinoplasty?

There doesn't seem to be a specific trend for revision surgeries.

Since the patient has already undergone surgery once, if they decided on a revision due to the shape,

it is important to clearly consult and communicate regarding what they want versus what suits them,

as well as what is possible and what is not.

For revision surgery, which do you recommend more: donated rib cartilage vs. autologous rib cartilage?

For the first surgery, since the septal cartilage is still intact, I often recommend supplementing any lacking septal cartilage with donated rib cartilage.

However, for revision surgery, if I feel the nose and check the CT scan and expect that a lot of cartilage has been absorbed,

or if the previous strut was weak and collapsed, or if the patient wants to raise the height further after their first surgery,

I recommend autologous rib cartilage, which is sturdier and provides a more sufficient amount.

What should be taken care of more carefully after a revision surgery compared to the first surgery?

Since the surgery time is relatively longer and there can be more bleeding, swelling may occur more easily,

so it would be good to apply ice packs diligently for 3 days after the surgery.

Just because it is a revision surgery doesn't mean there are special precautions or aftercare required.

You can manage it the same way you did after your first surgery.

Is there a way to find a skilled specialist to avoid needing another revision?

Since there are many aspects you can only know by verifying their surgical work and actually undergoing surgery with them,

I think it won't be easy for patients to find one.

It is important to look up many reviews and find a surgeon who excels at the shape you desire. It is also good to observe how much attention they pay to each individual patient during the consultation. Because every patient wants something different, poor communication in this area can lead to another revision, so you should check if the surgeon seems capable of reflecting your needs through a thorough consultation.