Revision Rhinoplasty | Nose Surgery Revision Melbourne

• 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 surgery incurs both risks and complications like all invasive surgery. However, 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. It’s also important to stay informed and healthy, do not smoke before or after your procedure and read and understand your risks.

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.

The length of your recovery period after nose surgery will depend on your anatomy and general health, as well as, 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 and good nutrition. It’s also vital that you 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 exercising.

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.

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.