Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery to Correct a Previous Nose Job

Is it Worth it to Have Revision Rhinoplasty?

If you are unhappy with a previous nose job, you may benefit from revision rhinoplasty. Revision surgery may be recommended for a better cosmetic result or to improve functionality if one or more of the following describes you:

• Believe your rhinoplasty results look unnatural or are not in harmony with your facial features
• Want more work on your nose than was done by your original surgeon
• Have new deviations, such as bumps and other irregularities, which appeared after primary rhinoplasty
• Have new or uncorrected nasal obstructions that are affecting your breathing

Will Revision Rhinoplasty Be Different from the Initial Procedure?

Revision rhinoplasty is a much more complex procedure than primary rhinoplasty because of existing scar tissue and other factors. It may involve the removal of residual cartilage or bone, or it may require tissue grafts if too much cartilage or bone has been removed. Grafts may be taken from the patient’s ear or rib. After incisions are made, and Dr. Reitzen reshapes the nasal structures, the skin is re-draped, and the incisions are closed.