Let’s say despite all the objections of your friends and family you had a nose operation for a medical condition or for aesthetic purposes. But while you were hoping to get the nose of your dreams or to solve your breathing difficulties, the result was the opposite.
There is only one thing going on in your head. The disapproving words of those close to you: You shouldn’t have done this! It was bound to happen! Didn’t we tell you! There’s no going back from nasal surgery!
Are they right though?
Is there really no coming back from this type of nose surgery?
These are the most troubling questions for future rhinoplasty patients.
What if we tell you it’s not really like that…
…and actually there is a solution for such cases?!
As West Aesthetics, a clinic specialized in rhinoplasty in Turkey, we inform you about all the intricacies of revision rhinoplasty.
WHAT IS REVISION RHINOPLASTY
Revision Rhinoplasty is a procedure performed in cases where you are not satisfied with your primary rhinoplasty. It is the solution you are looking for. If the first nasal surgery did not solve your health problem or did not give you the aesthetically desired result, you may consider this type of operation.
As we all know, the nose has a complex structure. And in all this complexity, it requires great expertise to ensure aesthetic satisfaction while keeping nasal functions at the highest level. Rhinoplasty specialists do their best to achieve this every day. But sometimes it is not enough. And revision rhinoplasty is the only option. For this very reason, people also call it secondary rhinoplasty or corrective rhinoplasty.
SHOULD I CONCIDER NOSE JOB REVISION
As mentioned above, anyone who is not satisfied with the final result of the previous rhinoplasty procedure should consider revision rhinoplasty.
The nose is located in the center of our face. It is one of our organs that catches people’s eyes the most. Having an asymmetrical nose can damage people’s self-confidence. Nose job revision should be considered in cases where this situation cannot be solved in the primary rhinoplasty process.
Conditions such as snoring can be serious enough to affect a person’s private relationships. Nose job revision should be considered in cases where conditions such as snoring, which may occur due to a blockage in the nasal airways, cannot be solved with primary rhinoplasty operation.
You may have found a solution to a bruise caused by a blow with rhinoplasty. But this does not mean that you will not receive a similar blow again. In such cases, revision rhinoplasty should be considered.
Nose job revision should be considered if the complications that occur after the rhinoplasty process do not disappear within the period specified by the specialist.
To put it briefly, you should consider revision rhinoplasty in the following cases:
When you are not satisfied with the final result of primary rhinoplasty
- When you want aesthetic improvement
- When complications don’t go away
- When you need an increase in nasal functions
- When something happened to your nose after the first nasal surgery
IS REVISION RHINOPLASTY A DIFFICULT PROCESS
The difficulty of the revision rhinoplasty process should be considered in two aspects: psychological and physiological.
The psychological difficulty of the process originates from the patient. The patient who could not get the desired result from primary rhinoplasty may experience disappointment. And this disappointment may cause him to be skeptical of his doctor during the secondary rhinoplasty process. The patient may think that the health problem will never end. He may think he will never get his old nose back.
The physiological difficulty of the process originates from the fact that it is a revision surgery and deals with a complex organ. Revision surgeries are generally more challenging than original ones. Because there is an altered organ.
In the process of revision rhinoplasty, bone and cartilage tissue may be weakened as a result of primary rhinoplasty. It may also be necessary to use specialized skin grafts because the specialist removed excess cartilage tissue during the primary operation. There may also be unhealed scar tissues left over from the previous surgery. The secondary rhinoplasty surgeon should be careful not to create extra scar tissue.
IS REVISION RHINOPLASTY DANGEROUS
Like any revision surgery, revision rhinoplasty involves more risks than the first surgery. But in general, it is possible to minimize these risks under the supervision of a competent, board certified facial plastic surgeon.
The first of the possible risks is bleeding. Since blood vessels are damaged during surgery, it is normal to have a certain amount of bleeding during and after nasal surgery. The patient should avoid blood thinners. In all surgeries, the necessary precautions are taken. In cases where bleeding exceeds the specified period after surgery, it is necessary to schedule a consultation with the specialist.
The second risk is the reaction of the body to anesthesia. This situation can be minimized when working with a competent, expert anesthetist. In any operation requiring anesthesia, it is essential to check the competence of the specialists and it is the patient’s responsibility.
Another risk is infections and complications. The patient should avoid smoking and all drugs before and after surgery. It is normal to have complications after surgery. If the complications do not disappear within the specified period, it is necessary to consult a specialist.
HOW THE REVISION RHINOPLASTY PROCEDURE WORKS
Operations that require only minor corrections usually take 1 to 1.5 hours. If major corrections are needed, this duration can go up to 4-5 hours.
The procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia. And since the nasal septum cartilage may be injured, ear or rib cartilages can be used. The operation can be performed open or closed according to the doctor’s decision and the patient’s request.
HOW IS THE HEALING PROCESS FOR REVISION RHINOPLASTY
The healing process of revision rhinoplasty varies from person to person. On average, in most cases, it takes 1-2 weeks for the physical effects to start disappearing and 1 year for complete recovery. It may take up to two weeks before you can back to work. It is recommended that you take a specified amount of time off before the operation.
WHAT IS THE SUCCESS RATE OF REVISION RHINOPLASTY
The success rate of revision rhinoplasty is between 70% and 90% on average. However, it is useful not to take this range for granted. This rate may vary depending on the patient’s history, health status and the severity of the condition.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW MUCH DOES REVISITON RHINOPLASTY COST?
The price of the operation may vary depending on the condition of the patient, the country and clinic where the operation will be performed, and the level of expertise of the specialists.
To give an average figure, the procedure can vary between 1,000$ and 10,000$, depending on the factors mentioned above.
WHICH COUNTRY IS BEST IN REVISITON RHINOPLASTY OPERATION?
Although it is not possible to pinpoint a single country, the following five countries are recommended for the reasons mentioned below:
USA
The United States is a country frequently preferred by patients who want to have a facial aesthetic operation due to its skilled surgeons and state-of-the-art facilities. But the price of the operation can be high.
TURKEY
Turkey is a country that has made a name for itself in the field of facial aesthetic operations in recent years. Many foreigners have been flocking to the country for aesthetic procedures in recent years. The relative affordability of the procedures performed in Turkey and the quality of the specialists also play a role in this.
SOUTH KOREA
South Korea is a country that stands out with the competence of its specialists in the field of rhinoplasty operations, offering a near-natural appearance.
BRAZIL
Brazil, just like Turkey, is a frequently preferred country in terms of rhinoplasty operations due to the affordability of the procedures performed. Brazilian specialists generally have a holistic approach in the field of facial aesthetic operations.
HOW MANY TIMES CAN YOU HAVE REVISITON RHINOPLASTY?
It is possible to undergo as many secondary rhinoplasty surgeries as you want. However, each operation is more difficult than the previous one because of the changes in the cartilage structure of your nose and the scar tissues that will form.
IS REVISION RHINOPLASTY MORE PAINFUL?
It is not possible to say such a thing. Most patients have even stated that they have a lower level of pain than the primary rhinoplasty operation. But this situation varies according to the condition of the patient.
WHY IS REVISITON RHINOPLASTY MORE EXPENSIVE?
We have mentioned that after primary rhinoplasty surgery, the scar tissues in the nose may not have healed yet and it may be necessary to add cartilage from the ear or rib to the nose. For these reasons and the difficulty of working on an altered organ, it can be said to be more expensive than primary rhinoplasty.