Revision rhinoplasty, also referred to as secondary rhinoplasty, is a corrective aesthetic nasal surgery procedure which is performed after a previous rhinoplasty nose surgery by another surgeon. The procedure may improve both aesthetic and functional problems. Good candidates for revision rhinoplasty include healthy patients over the age of sixteen who have realistic goals for improvement.
Nasal surgery is a major part of Dr. Naderi’s practice. He performs revision rhinoplasty at one of the INOVA system hospitals, which include Fair Oaks Hospital, Loudoun Hospital, Fairfax Hospital, and Mt. Vernon Hospital. The average time to perform a “nose job” by Dr. Naderi is about 2 hours or less although the procedure can take one to three hours or more to complete and is usually performed with general anesthesia.
About 30% of revision rhinoplasty cases are endonasal or closed, in which incisions are confined to the inside of the nose. The other 70% are external or open, which involves incisions made on the inside of the nose as well as a small incision made on the skin between the nostrils. Once the incisions are made, the desired shape may be achieved by repositioning cartilage or replacing missing structures. The incisions are then closed and a splint is applied to the nose.
Bruising and swelling tend to be more extensive after revision rhinoplasty than after primary or original procedures. Patients generally experience very little pain. Most of the bruising fades within ten days while the swelling may take several months to dissipate. External stitches are removed in three to four days. Most patients can return to work within a week, though more strenuous activities will need to be postponed for two to three weeks.
Q - What is revision rhinoplasty?
Revision rhinoplasty, also known as secondary or tertiary rhinoplasty, is a corrective aesthetic nasal surgery procedure designed to correct aesthetic or functional problems resulting from a previous rhinoplasty performed by another surgeon.
Q - Is revision rhinoplasty right for me?
If you are healthy and looking to improve the appearance or function of your nose after a previous rhinoplasty surgery, revision rhinoplasty may be right for you. Patients should be over the age of sixteen and have realistic goals for improvement.
Q - Are there any age restrictions for undergoing revision rhinoplasty?
Dr. Naderi will perform revision rhinoplasty on patients over the age of sixteen.
Q - What does a consultation for revision rhinoplasty entail?
During a consultation for revision rhinoplasty, Dr. Naderi will examine the structure of your nose and face, take a thorough medical history, and discuss your goals. All aspects of the revision rhinoplasty procedure will be explained including the technique, the anesthesia, the facility, the recovery, the risks, the costs and so on. Digital imaging or photographic morphing is an integral part of the consultation.
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