Revisions of previous nose jobs are necessary after a primary nasal job. Sometimes patients are unhappy with their initial results and want to make adjustments to their nose. Another reason that patients may need to have their nose reshaped is a problem with breathing. This can happen if there was an accident or small obstruction in the 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 is a term that describes a type of plastic surgery that involves the alteration or reconstruction of the nose. While there are several different types of rhinoplasty, many people refer to it 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. If you have trouble breathing through your nose, or if you are unhappy with your appearance, rhinoplasty is an excellent option.
Excision of the nasal hump
Nasal hump excision is performed to remove the nasal hump and create a straight nose. The hump is composed of the cartilage, bone and above the scalloped-grey line. The Jie Pou Dao is used to cut the cartilage part of the hump. The osteotome is used by the surgeon to remove the nasal hump. Bone-scraping rasps are used to sculpt the bone flap and the cartilage below.
Paramedian forehead flap
Paramedian forehead is a type if interpolated flap used for facial reconstruction to correct large flaws in the face. This type is used to correct large deformities like the cleft palate or cleft lip. This option is available to patients who smoke or suffer from other conditions that may prevent the donor region from healing. The procedure leaves a small scar at the donor's site but it is less invasive than most other types of surgery.
Rhinoplasty costs
Even though rhinoplasty may be affordable, it is still very expensive if you choose to have it done by a highly-respected surgeon. The procedure will be more expensive if the surgeon is well-known than one who has a poor reputation. It's important to research the credentials and review patient feedback in order to avoid this. There are many things you should consider, even though the cost of rhinoplasty will depend on the surgeon’s experience and credentials.
Recovery time for rhinoplasty
Recovery time for rhinoplasty is dependent on how extensive the work was done and the patient's overall health. A person can expect to feel some discomfort and swelling for up to two to six consecutive days after the surgery. Patients can return to work in three days. After the swelling has subsided, patients may be able to resume their normal activities. 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.