Revisions of previous nose jobs are necessary after a primary nasal job. Often, patients are not satisfied with the initial results and want to make additional changes to their nose. A revision may also be necessary if the patient has a breathing problem. This could have been caused by an accident or small obstruction that occurred during primary surgery. The outcome of a revision depends on the patient’s health and cosmetic preferences. Here are some things to remember before you schedule a revision for a previous nose job.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty refers to a procedure that changes and reconstructs the nose. Although there are many different types of rhinoplasty, the majority of people refer it to as a nose job. While it can be performed on both children and adults, the most common type of the surgery is the revision rhinoplasty. Rhinoplasty is a great choice for anyone who has difficulty breathing or is unhappy with their appearance.
Nasal hump excision
Nasal hump excision is performed to remove the nasal hump and create a straight nose. The hump includes the cartilage and bone just above the scalloped grey line. With a Jie Pou Dao, the surgeon removes the cartilage portion from the hump. The surgeon uses an osteotome to remove the bulk of the nasal hump. Bone-scraping rasps are used to sculpt the bone flap and the cartilage below.
Paramedian forehead flap
Paramedian forehead flap is a type and interpolated flap which can be used in facial reconstructive surgery to correct large defects. This type of nose job is often used to correct large deformities such as the cleft lip and cleft palate. This method is suitable for patients who smoke or have conditions that make it difficult for the donor area to heal. Although there will be a scarring at the donor area, this procedure is much less invasive than other types.
Cost of rhinoplasty
Though rhinoplasty costs can be very affordable it can still be very expensive if the surgeon is well-known. A highly-respected surgeon will likely charge more for the procedure, than someone with no reputation. You can avoid this by researching the credentials of the surgeon and reading reviews from patients. There are many things you should consider, even though the cost of rhinoplasty will depend on the surgeon’s experience and credentials.
Recovery time following rhinoplasty
The extent of the surgery, patient's condition, and recovery time are all factors that affect the length of recovery. Two to six days can be expected to feel some swelling and pain after rhinoplasty. The swelling should subside after this time, and patients can return to work on the third day. It can take anywhere from one to three weeks for the pain following rhinoplasty, although in some cases it may last up to a year.