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5 Signs You Need Revision Rhinoplasty

It takes courage to get a nose job to achieve your dream look. But it's an unpleasant reality that the results aren't always what you hoped for. When it comes to your nose, you should never expect anything less than a perfect result. If you aren’t satisfied with how your nose looks after surgery, tell your doctor you want to have a revision rhinoplasty. Your plastic surgeon will correct the initial results and give you a second chance at confidence.

Continue reading to discover the five signs you need a revision rhinoplasty.

1. You aren’t happy when you look in the mirror

    The sole reason for anyone who wants to get a nose job is to enjoy the face they see in the mirror. If you didn’t get this result after your first surgery and your nose has fully healed, you may decide to get a revision procedure. Keep in mind that the swelling will fade and your full results will take 6 to 12 months to appear after surgery. Give yourself some time to decide whether a secondary operation is needed for you.

    2. You like how you look from certain angles but not others

      Experienced rhinoplasty surgeons know how to make your nose beautiful from all perspectives. They use computer imaging during rhinoplasty consultations to provide you with the opportunity to evaluate your nose from a variety of perspectives and prepare for the best results.

      Unfortunately, some surgeons do not have much success in this field. They might, for example, shape the nose in a way that looks great in profile but is asymmetrical from the front. You may have the narrow tip you wanted, but your dorsal hump hasn't been reduced properly. Take photos of your new nose from various angles to gain a 360-degree view, and bring them to your revision rhinoplasty specialist to discuss.

      3. You have the breathing issues

        Did you have a deviated septum and expected to be able to breathe freely after surgery, but that didn’t happen once you recovered? It's okay to feel disappointed. Take a deep breath and relax, you don't have to put up with that result. Revision rhinoplasty allows you to correct flaws and achieve the perfect nose shape you've always wanted.

        If you had no problems before surgery but suddenly find taht your airways are blocked, a revision may be required. Swelling can make it difficult to breathe through your nose at first, so it's best to wait a few months to understand if that's the problem or if you have new structural problems that require surgery.

        4. Trauma to your face has compromised your results

          We all know that accidents do happen, even after you've invested a lot of money in your nose, which isn't enjoyable to admit. You may need revision surgery if your nose has been injured or broken after your operation and now looks uneven or unsightly. A revision surgeon will return your nose to the condition it was in before your injury and after your first rhinoplasty.

          5. You don’t feel like yourself

            Even if your nose is aesthetically beautiful, symmetrical, and perfectly shaped, it may not feel like your nose. You may believe that the size is not right, the form does not fit the rest of your face, or that you have lost your ethnic features.

            The magic of rhinoplasty is that surgery often makes patients feel more like themselves than ever as if they are finally seeing the version of themselves they have always felt like internally. You have the right to feel that way, too. If this isn't the case, you might want a revision procedure performed.