After undergoing a primary nostril job, it is necessary to revise a previous one. Sometimes patients are unhappy with their initial results and want to make adjustments to their nose. A common reason to have a revision is a difficulty breathing. This might be due to an injury or small obstruction suffered during the primary surgery. The patient's overall health and cosmetic preferences will determine the outcome of a revision. Below are some factors to consider before scheduling a revision of a previous nose job.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty can be described as a cosmetic surgery procedure that alters or reconstructs the nose. Although there are many different types of rhinoplasty, the majority of people refer it to as a nose job. The revision rhinoplasty is the most common type. Rhinoplasty can be a good option for those who have difficulty with their nose breathing or are unhappy about their appearance.
Excision of the nasal hump
Nasal hump extraction is used to remove nasal hump and make straight nose. The hump is composed of the cartilage, bone and above the scalloped-grey line. With a Jie Pou Dao, the surgeon removes the cartilage portion from the hump. An osteotome is used to remove the bulky nasal hump. For shaping the bone flaps and cartilage, bone-scraping rasps will be used.
Paramedian forehead flip
Paramedian forehead flap is a type and interpolated flap which can be used in facial reconstructive surgery to correct large defects. This type nose job is often used for large deformities, such as the Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate. This procedure is ideal for patients who smoke, or have other medical conditions that can prevent the donor site from healing. This procedure will leave a scar at the donor site, but is less invasive than other types of surgery.
Cost of rhinoplasty
Even though rhinoplasty may be affordable, it is still very expensive if you choose to have it done by a highly-respected surgeon. A highly-respected surgeon will likely charge more for the procedure, than someone with no reputation. In order to avoid this, it's recommended that you research a surgeon's credentials and check out patient feedback. While cost for rhinoplasty depends on the surgeon’s experience level and credentials, there are still other important factors to consider.
Recovery time for rhinoplasty
Recovery time for rhinoplasty is dependent on how extensive the work was done and the patient's overall health. Two to six days can be expected to feel some swelling and pain after rhinoplasty. The swelling should diminish by the third day, and patients will be able return to work. The pain after rhinoplasty can last anywhere from one to three months, but in some cases, it can be as long as a year.