Rhinoplasty has been popular for a long time with many satisfying results but also some failed cases. So what is the success rate of revision rhinoplasty? How can surgeons fix the consequence of an unsuccessful rhinoplasty? Gangwhoo hospital is here to let you know via the article below.
What is a revision rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty, also known as a nose job, is a surgery correcting any issues related to the nose. The successful result of a nose job can be life-changing, it brings immediate impact to the outsider when looking at your face. As common and popular as it currently is, rhinoplasty is still a complex surgery that poses quite a several complications. Even with the best surgeon, there is still a possibility of revision needed.
Revision rhinoplasty is when someone undergoes additional surgery to fix what they feel unsatisfied with their previous nose job.
What leads to revision rhinoplasty?
Customers often consider a revision rhinoplasty when they dislike the result of a past procedure. Common reasons include:
- Adding or removing volume
- Altering the nasal tip
- Addressing breathing issues or other functional problems
- Unsymmetrical nose/nostrils
- Visible scars or keloids
- The results don’t look natural
- An injury occurred since your first surgery
What could be the causes of those failed rhinoplasties? In many cases, the reason is that customers fell victim to those shady facilities with unrealistic promises and poorly-skilled surgeons, low-quality materials used or there’s no proper post-surgery care and check-up from both the facility and the patients. There’s also the possibility that the customer’s health is not qualified for operation.
What is the success rate of revision rhinoplasty?
There are very few studies providing statistics about the success rate of revision rhinoplasty but most patients experiencing this procedure are satisfied with the results.
Revision rhinoplasty is more challenging, and it takes longer time to heal than the original surgery so you need an experienced rhinoplasty surgeon that will give you useful information about the possible results and complications of your surgery. They will not perform if the estimated success rate for your operation is low.
The success rate of revision rhinoplasty depends on many aspects, including the severity of your post-operation malfunction, the amount of graft available, how long has been since your previous surgery, the amount of scar tissue in and around your nose, experience and expertise of the surgeon, and how well your post-surgery care routine is following the surgery.
There should also be a good communication session between the surgeon and customer so the customer can have a realistic expectation of their procedure and the surgeon know to what extent the surgery should go to boost the success rate of revision rhinoplasty.
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How many revision rhinoplasties can one have?
The same as the exact success rate of revision rhinoplasty, there is no set quantity to how many times you can undergo it. On the other hand, there are a limited amount of times you can apply for this procedure and expect it to be effective. The more you do it, the more complications you can get and the lower your procedure success rate will drop following each additional surgery.
Some factors affect the quantities of revision rhinoplasty you can undergo:
- The complexity of each revision: with each additional procedure, it gets a little more complicated and the options for alteration become limited as well.
- What you want to correct: depending on how repetitive the revision is. If the next procedure doesn’t affect the same area and cell tissue as the previous one, the risk of complication will be lower.
- The surgeon: it’s better to have a thorough conversation/consultation with your surgeon so they can have a detailed view of how you want your revision to be. You should better choose a reputable and experienced surgeon to ensure the success rate of revision rhinoplasty.
- The patient: besides the surgeon, the patient should have a realistic view of how their results will turn out, not expect perfection. They also need to let the surgeon know their requirement and then communicate to settle the final plan.
When is the right time to get a revision?
Although many would like to have a revision as soon as possible, it’s recommended to wait for 6 to 12 months (depending on your health condition and what you did for the first rhinoplasty) before getting the revision. The reason is that the swelling and inflammation state of the nose after the first operation should subside and the scars should heal completely. In some cases, after all, symptoms subside and the patients can view the final result of the primary surgery, they find it acceptable, and no need to do the secondary rhinoplasty.
Guarantee the success rate of revision rhinoplasty with Gangwhoo hospital
Most secondary rhinoplasties are complex and invasive procedures. Compared to the original surgery, the procedure requires advanced surgical skills and may require harvesting cartilage for grafts from other areas of the body.
Surgeons at Gangwhoo Hospital have an in-depth knowledge of the nose’s internal structures and external appearance and are trained to know how to alter each, as needed, during rhinoplasty. They also have extensive experience performing revision rhinoplasty as well as other plastic surgeries to ensure a safe procedure for customers. Customers can rely on their expertise in getting revision rhinoplasty because they perform thousands of rhinoplasties annually.
Medical staff at Gangwhoo will also provide you with much-needed information on how to take care of your nose after getting a revision rhinoplasty as well as a diet regime and check-up schedule.
Above is basic knowledge about the success rate of revision rhinoplasty. For any request about related procedures or other surgeries, please leave your contact below or book a consultation via our hotline/zalo.
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