Revision Rhinoplasty Surgery in Thailand

A revision rhinoplasty offers a solution for individuals facing issues or complications resulting from a previous rhinoplasty procedure. This surgical procedure focuses on rectifying nasal deformities left behind by the initial surgery. It aims to rebuild the nasal tip or bridge, improve breathing difficulties, and enhance nasal function by addressing obstructed airways and valve collapse through cartilage grafts. Addressing a range of issues such as such as dissatisfaction, shape concerns, crookedness, implant movement, infections, and thinning skin at the nose tip, this comprehensive procedure can alleviate all these concerns in a single operation.

Explore the benefits of revision rhinoplasty:

– Enhance your nasal appearance and resolve breathing issues

– Outpatient procedure with relatively mild recovery

– Achieve facial balance and boost self-confidence

– Scarring will fade and be difficult to notice

Drawbacks should also be considered:

– Technically challenging procedure requiring meticulous techniques

– One to two weeks of downtime due to bruising and swelling

– Final results may take 1-2 years to fully develop

– Final results may not meet expectations

– Higher cost compared to previous surgery

To make an informed decision, it is important to evaluate all the pros and cons before proceeding.

Expert surgeons typically advise patients to wait for about a year for swelling to subside and minor asymmetries to improve before considering a revision rhinoplasty. It takes this amount of time for the body to fully heal from the initial procedure. In some exceptional cases, revisions may be performed earlier on suitable candidates. However, it is crucial to discuss and evaluate this possibility with an experienced surgeon.

Closed rhinoplasty (endonasal) can be used to perform less complicated and minimally invasive corrective nasal surgery. In your initial consultation, we will determine if this option is suitable for your needs. While closed revision nose jobs are typically done under general anesthesia, smaller adjustments such as nostril or hump reduction can be comfortably performed using local anesthesia.

Recovering from revision rhinoplasty is similar to the recovery after a primary rhinoplasty, but it may take longer for healing after nasal reconstructive surgery, especially if an open approach was used. In the beginning, a splint and bandages will be used to support and align the nasal structures. You must keep this dressing in place during the first week after the surgery. While most patients can go back to work 7 to 10 days after a secondary rhinoplasty, it is crucial to avoid situations where your nose may be hit or bumped.

Within three to four months, you’ll start to see the swelling in the upper part of your nose significantly decrease, giving you a clearer idea of the size and shape of your new nose. Within six to eight months, 90% of the swelling will be gone. However, it may take up to three years for all the swelling to completely subside and for the nasal tissues to settle into their final position, revealing the full outcome of your revision nose surgery. Once you’ve fully healed, your results should be long-lasting, with the exception of the usual changes that occur with aging.

For an effective revision rhinoplasty, several factors come into play. These include your nasal anatomy, the number of previous rhinoplasty procedures you’ve had, the impact of these procedures on the structure of your nose, the thickness of your nasal skin, the presence of any scar tissue from previous surgeries, the potential need for grafting, the extent of any deformities, the amount of cartilage removed, your psychological well-being, and other relevant factors. It’s crucial to have a revision expert evaluate your situation and provide appropriate advice, as revision rhinoplasty is a technically complex procedure. It’s important to note that with each surgery, the risk of complications increases while the likelihood of achieving a dramatic transformation decreases.