Not every rhinoplasty surgery may have the desired results. Deciding to have another rhinoplasty is not easy.
Surgeons think the same way. However, sometimes things may not go as we want. The degree of dissatisfaction may cause a desire for re-surgery. Remember that the anatomy of a previously operated nose has completely changed and no two noses are the same. When the negative situations brought about by wound healing are added to this, the difficulty level of revision rhinoplasty increases.
Not every surgeon may be willing to operate on a previously operated nose again. The most important point is the surgeon's experience in this regard and his/her belief that he/she can really help you.
What your doctor tells you, what can be changed in your nose and how much, and being prepared for possible undesirable results are the first steps in deciding to have this surgery.
If we were to summarize the decision to have a repeat surgery in a single sentence, we can say "Knowing what you expect from this surgery and understanding what your doctor promises you."
Revision rhinoplasty can sometimes mean a very minor intervention, while sometimes it can be defined as reconstructing the nose. The level of difficulty of the surgery is in a very wide spectrum due to the reasons we mentioned. Sometimes the surgeon who will perform the surgery may not be able to foresee the difficulties that may be experienced during the surgery. The most important factor that makes the surgeon who will perform the surgery stand out is "Experience" in this case.
The surgery can sometimes take 15 minutes, and sometimes it can take up to three hours. When performing a revision rhinoplasty surgery, the cartilage inside the nose may be insufficient. In such a case, it may be necessary to take cartilage from the ear or rib. Taking cartilage from another part of the body causes almost no problems to that area.
| 1 | Dissatisfaction | The biggest risk in revision rhinoplasty surgery is patient dissatisfaction. The reasons that push you to have this surgery should therefore be analyzed very well before the surgery. Unrealistic expectations can greatly increase the likelihood of encountering such a situation. |
| 2 | Functional problems | Breathing problems that have occurred after a previous nose surgery or have existed from the very beginning are attempted to be resolved in these surgeries. However, sometimes it may not be possible to correct pre-existing problems. Although rare, such problems may also occur after surgery due to tissue insufficiency and weakness. |
| 3 | Complications related to anesthesia and surgery | Complications of every surgical operation can be listed as bleeding, infection, and anesthesia complications. A proper preoperative examination and review, and a quick and correct operation will minimize these risks. |
