Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery
Revision rhinoplasty, which means correction, comes into play when the desired outcome is not achieved after functional and/or aesthetic surgical interventions on the nose. Particularly, if the desired result in appearance or breathing cannot be achieved after aesthetic nose surgery, a corrective, or revision surgery is performed.
What sets revision surgery apart from the initial surgery?
Since the natural anatomical structure of the nose has not been previously intervened with, it can be more easily shaped in the first surgical operation. However, predicting the condition of the inner tissues of the nose is not challenging for physicians. Nevertheless, the anatomical structure of a nose that has undergone surgical intervention has changed. The occurrence of unknown changes in its inner tissues makes revision surgery much more critical.
Is revision surgery more challenging for the patient?
There is no significant difference for the patient between revision rhinoplasty and the initial surgeries. Claims about revision rhinoplasty being more difficult or more painful are not accurate. However, if there is insufficient cartilage tissue inside the nose, cartilage tissue may need to be taken from the ear or rib area. This situation implies a second incision for the patient. In some cases, a third or even fourth surgical intervention may be required for the patient. Even in such cases, the patient does not necessarily face a more challenging process than the initial surgery.
Can tissue loss occurring in the first surgery be repaired?
Tissue losses occurring during the initial surgeries can be repaired. For this process, cartilage tissue is taken from the patient's own rib or ear area and added to the affected area. No deformity occurs in the area where cartilage tissue is taken. In the case of taking cartilage from the rib area, a slight scar may remain, but this scar is carefully concealed.
What is the recovery period for revision surgery?
In revision rhinoplasty, or corrective surgeries, the tissues are more adherent and tighter. Therefore, the application during the operation can be more challenging. This situation may lead to a slightly longer recovery period compared to the initial surgery. If cartilage tissue augmentation is performed, the reduction of swelling after the intervention may also take a bit longer. Not achieving the desired result in your first nose surgery does not mean you are doomed to the outcome. With the revision rhinoplasty surgeries we perform, you can achieve the result you desire.
