Revision Rhinoplasty | Nose Surgery Revision

What is a Revisional Rhinoplasty?

Revisional Rhinoplasty is a procedure for correcting prior surgery on the nose. Also known as a secondary nose job or secondary rhinoplasty, there are a number of reasons you may want a revisional procedure, including:

Not fully anticipating how changes to their nose shape or size will impact the total facial appearance
A need for further refinement or correction of functional aspects (Septoplasty procedures)

Revisional nose surgery can range from a procedure to remove residual excess bone or cartilage in the nasal bridge to a more complex surgery. All Rhinoplasty procedures are highly complex; but Revision Rhinoplasty procedures are particularly challenging.

Some Revisional Surgery may involve an extremely complicated overhaul of the entire nose, potentially involving augmentation or complex reconstruction.

Patients who may have experienced excess tissue removal in prior Surgeries may have been left with a deformity. Revision in these cases requires an extremely experienced Plastic Surgeon with precision skills and expertise in complex procedures.

What are the Benefits of a Revisional Rhinoplasty Procedure?

Revise a prior unsuccessful nasal procedure
Corrective surgery after a nose trauma or sporting injury or accident
Improve or refine the shape or size or contours of the nose area, nose tip and nostrils
Repair both the form and function of a nose that was previously operated on
Correct breathing issues, including deviated septums

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Am I a Good Candidate?

Are you unhappy with the outcome of an earlier nose reshaping procedure?
Did your prior procedure(s) result in a misshapen nose?
Is your “new” nose still not in proportion to the rest of your face?
Do you have unusual lumps or bumps in your nose after surgery?
Did your earlier Rhinoplasty surgery leave you with a crooked or bent nose?
Do you now have a maligned nose tip?
Are you in generally good health, physically and psychologically?

Revisional Rhinoplasty Before and After Photos

Click the button below our Before & After photograph to see more actual patient photos of Rhinoplasty Surgery performed at our Melbourne Clinic by all of our Specialist Plastic Surgeons.

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What Can I Expect During Surgery?

Some revisions of ‘botched’ nose jobs or reconstruction surgeries in complex nose injury cases may involve skin grafts. Tissue grafts can be harvested from your ear, your ribs or even your temple region, to help restore your nasal cartilage, bone or fascia during your Revision surgery.

Medications and General Anaesthesia are administered for your comfort during your Surgical procedure.

Open Rhinoplasty

An Open Rhinoplasty will require a small incision across the central part of the base of the nose (columella). This type of incision allows the entire skin over the nasal cartilage to be lifted up. This allows your Surgeon to access the underlying cartilage and nasal bones, which can then be surgically adjusted or reshaped.

Closed Rhinoplasty

A Closed Rhinoplasty requires small incisions within the nostrils, therefore resulting in no visible scarring. The Surgeon then completes the procedure through a small hole made inside the nose. Because the nasal skin is not elevated or lifted, this typically means your Surgeon will have less ability to make precise changes. Hence, this type of nose surgery may not suit most patients.

After the incisions are created, your Surgeon strategically reshapes the inner bones of your nose, reducing or rearranging nasal cartilage as required to provide you with a more aesthetically pleasing nose appearance OR improved function.

Once your Plastic Surgeon adjusts the nose shape, size, tip, width or other aspects of your nasal structures, sutures are then used to close your incisions.

Your Recovery and Healing period begins after Surgery. Please be aware that you must be extremely patient as you recover from nose surgery. You are unlikely to see your surgery results for several months, due to the extended healing periods that are involved with facial surgery. It helps to know what to expect.

Risks and Complications

Revisional Rhinoplasty surgery incurs risks and complications like all invasive surgery. Your Surgeon will make you aware of potential complications during your consultation. This includes general anaesthesia, bleeding (Haematoma), infection, wound healing, deep vein thrombosis, scarring and numbness. Always stay informed and healthy, do not smoke before or after your procedure and read and understand your risks.

Download Our 2021 Rhinoplasty Guide

Rhinoplasty Surgery explained
What is a Nose Job (Rhinoplasty)?
Types of Rhinoplasty
Am I a Good Candidate?
The Surgical Process
Benefits of Surgery
Rest and Recovery
Common Questions Answered
About our Specialist Plastic surgeons

Recovery from Revisional Rhinoplasty

The length of your recovery period after nose surgery will depend on your anatomy, general health and the specifics of your procedure. Recovery processes and healing time frames can also vary significantly from person to person. Your lifestyle and choices after surgery can impact your healing and results.

Be sure you get adequate rest, good nutrition and DO NOT SMOKE.

The general rule, however, is that you should allow at least 4-6 weeks for initial recovery following your surgery. Scars can take time to fully mature, sometimes up to a year or more. Swelling may take an extended period of time to fully settle.

You need to be willing to follow the specific instructions given to you by your Surgeon, and attend all post-operative consultations. Be sure you wear the surgery tapes & splint as instructed and take advantage of the Rapid Recovery products provided to assist you during your healing & recovery.

You will need to work with your Surgeon to allow for adequate and proper healing time. It is important to consult with your Surgeon before returning to daily activities such as driving, lifting and exercise.

Costs – How much is a Revisional Rhinoplasty?

All Surgery is customised and your Surgeon will give you a price for surgery depending on the type of procedure you are having, the hospital you attend and the length of your stay.

At your initial consultation, you are given a detailed quote. This will include a Surgeon’s fee, Anaesthetist fee, Surgical Assistant fee and the hospital fees.

We also provide information on Private Health Insurance and different methods of payment.

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Why Choose Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery?

It is important to research a Surgeon’s qualifications and experience before deciding on the Surgeon. You can check your surgeons’ credentials at AHRPA. Not all Surgeons have the same experience or intensive training and testing qualifications.

Choosing a Specialist Plastic Surgeon means you are choosing an accredited recognised plastic surgeon that performs surgery in an accredited hospital. Look for members of FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS or ISAPS as some of the qualifications of your Plastic Surgeon.

About our Surgeons

Our Rhinoplasty Plastic Surgeon Dr Richard Sackelariou and Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon Dr Stephen Kleid are highly experienced, fully qualified specialist surgeons with current FRACS memberships. Our Surgeons are dedicated to best-practice patient care and education for revision nose reshaping surgery for each and every patient to best meet their needs and desired surgical outcomes.

What to do next?

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Our Patient Liaison Team can assist with any questions you may have when considering a procedure. You can send in an enquiry form below or call our Melbourne Clinic between 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday.

Phone 1300 264 811, Email us: enquiries@cocoruby.com.au or Book a FREE 15-minute Phone Chat with our Patient Liaison Manager or Book a Face to Face Consultation or a Virtual Consultation with a Surgeon.

Visit our FAQs page, learn more about your procedure or have a look at our Before and After Photos.

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