Revision Rhinoplasty

Though all revision rhinoplasty patients recover at their own pace after nose reshaping, there are some general trends. The initial pain subsides over the course of two to three day. Swelling and discoloration may worsen after a revision rhinoplasty over the course of the same several days. It is a good idea to have someone at home to assist the patient in the immediate postoperative period. Strong pain medication will be needed in the first two weeks after revision rhinoplasty. Thereafter, normal, non-strenuous activities and work or school may be resumed. Swelling and bruising may persist for up to two months after nose reshaping surgery. Heavy exertion, and any activity, or contact sport that may result in injury should be avoided for first two post-operative months, as should sun exposure.

A minority of patients experience more discharge. This typically persists for half or a year, but may last longer.

Internal stitches are used in both open and closed revision rhinoplasty, are absorbable, and do not need removal. External sutures are used only in cases of open revision rhinoplasty. They are removed between day five and seven.

It is possible to get financing for any surgical procedure, cosmetic or reconstructive. The details depend on your surgeon.

Congestion, inability to breathe through swollen air passages, the taste of blood are all problems that most revision rhinoplasty patients are bothered by more than pain. Pain is normal with any surgery, and is no worse with revision rhinoplasty.

Any surgical procedure carries with it three types of problems. The first is related to anesthesia; general, and less commonly local. The second category is common to all surgical procedures. This is the risk of bleeding, infection, loss of soft tissue, loss of skin, numbness, etc. The third is specific to the particular surgery being performed. In the case of revision rhinoplasty, this would be asymmetry, changes in appearance over time, etc.